forepeak

noun

fore·​peak ˈfȯr-ˌpēk 

: the extreme forward lower compartment or tank usually used for trimming or storage in a ship

Examples of forepeak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the most identifiable features of Koru is a wooden mermaid sculpture attached to the boat's forepeak. — Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026

Koru features a wooden mermaid sculpture One of the more identifiable features of Koru is a wooden mermaid sculpture attached to the boat's forepeak. — Caroline Blair, People.com, 24 June 2025

In cramped crew quarters in the forepeak, the deckhand, Brian Murphy, was warm but not breathing in a black tee and jeans. — C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024

Along with the other design differentiators, the Pershing also has a custom stainless grille on the forepeak, which announces the boat’s arrival in style. — Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forepeak

• angelique
• dominique
• fenugreek
• politique
• veronique
• antique
• batik
• bespeak
• boutique
• cacique
• comique
• critique