SINCE 1828
forecastle
noun
fore·cas·tle
| \ ˈfōk-səl
; ˈfȯr-ˌka-səl\
; ˈfȯr-ˌka-səl\
variants:
or fo'c'sle \ ˈfōk-səl
\
\
Definition of forecastle
1
: the forward part of the upper deck of a ship
2
: the crew's quarters usually in a ship's bow
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forecastle
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English Language Learners Definition of forecastle
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: the front part of the upper deck of a ship where the sailors usually live
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forecastle
noun
fore·cas·tle
| \ ˈfōk-səl
\
\
Kids Definition of forecastle
1
: the forward part of the upper deck of a ship
2
: quarters for the crew in the forward part of a ship
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