Forecastle
noun
The part of a ship's upper deck that is at the front, or bow.
The captain ordered the sailors to the forecastle to look out for any approaching vessels.
Often appears as...
- forecastle deck
- forecastle of the ship
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The part of a ship's upper deck that is at the front, or bow.
The captain ordered the sailors to the forecastle to look out for any approaching vessels.
Often appears as...
- forecastle deck
- forecastle of the ship
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Term
Forecastle is specifically used in maritime contexts relating to a ship's structure.
He spent his watch on the forecastle, scanning the horizon.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
Forecastle is often pronounced as 'fohk-suhl', which can be unexpected based on its spelling.
The new crew member was corrected on his pronunciation of 'forecastle' during his orientation.
Pro Tip 3/3Ship Area
The forecastle is not just any front area, but specifically an upper deck section at a ship's bow.
During the storm, waves crashed over the forecastle, drenching the sailors.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Term
Forecastle is specifically used in maritime contexts relating to a ship's structure.
He spent his watch on the forecastle, scanning the horizon.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
Forecastle is often pronounced as 'fohk-suhl', which can be unexpected based on its spelling.
The new crew member was corrected on his pronunciation of 'forecastle' during his orientation.
Pro Tip 3/3Ship Area
The forecastle is not just any front area, but specifically an upper deck section at a ship's bow.
During the storm, waves crashed over the forecastle, drenching the sailors.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Term
Forecastle is specifically used in maritime contexts relating to a ship's structure.
He spent his watch on the forecastle, scanning the horizon.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation
Forecastle is often pronounced as 'fohk-suhl', which can be unexpected based on its spelling.
The new crew member was corrected on his pronunciation of 'forecastle' during his orientation.
Pro Tip 3/3Ship Area
The forecastle is not just any front area, but specifically an upper deck section at a ship's bow.
During the storm, waves crashed over the forecastle, drenching the sailors.
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