forecastle

English

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Etymology

From Middle English forecastel, forcastel, (whence also Anglo-French forechasteil), equivalent to fore- +‎ castle. Compare Dutch voorkasteel.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfoʊk.səl/, /ˈfoɹ.kæ.səl/
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Noun

forecastle (plural forecastles)

  1. (nautical) A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship; the structure of this part of the ship; the crew's quarters located within it.
    Antonyms: aftcastle, aftercastle
    Holonyms: watercraft, vessel, vessel
    Comeronyms: well deck, foredeck, afterdeck, poop deck

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