: the platform at the head of a ship's foremast

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foretop was in 1509

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“Foretop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foretop. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a platform near the top of a ship's foremast
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