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forecastle

/ˈfɔːkəsl/

/ˈfɔrkˌsɛl/

Translations

forecastleadjective

/ˈfəʊksl̩/

/ˈfoʊksl̩/

Used attributively to describe things located in, on, or pertaining to the forecastle of a ship.

de gaillard d’avantMarine : qui se rapporte au gaillard d’avant.

The forecastle crew carried out maintenance on the anchor chains.

L’équipe de gaillard d’avant a effectué l’entretien des chaînes d’ancre.

Synonyms

forecastlenoun

forecastles

/ˈfɔːkəsl/

/ˈfɔrkˌsɛl/

poste d’équipage avantMarine : partie avant sous le pont, utilisée comme logement de l’équipage.

The sailors gathered in the forecastle to rest after their shift on deck.

Les marins se sont réunis dans le poste d’équipage avant pour se reposer après leur quart sur le pont.

gaillard d’avantMarine : pont surélevé à l’avant du navire.

From the forecastle, the lookout spotted land on the horizon.

Depuis le gaillard d’avant, le veilleur a aperçu la terre à l’horizon.

Synonyms

upper deck

forecastleadjective

Located in, on, or relating to the forecastle of a ship.

The forecastle crew carried out maintenance on the anchor chains.

forecastlenoun

The forward part of a ship, below the deck, traditionally used as the crew's living quarters.

The sailors gathered in the forecastle to rest after their shift on deck.

A raised deck at the bow of a ship, often used as a lookout point.

From the forecastle, the lookout spotted land on the horizon.