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forecastle

/ˈfɔːkəsl/

/ˈfɔrkˌsɛl/

forecastlenoun

forecastles

/ˈfɔːkəsl/

/ˈfɔrkˌsɛl/

Translations

The sailors gathered on the forecastle to discuss their duties.

Матросы собрались на баке, чтобы обсудить свои обязанности.

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Definitions

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.

Synonyms

upper deck

forecastleadjective

/ˈfəʊksl̩/

/ˈfoʊksl̩/

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

Definitions

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

The forecastle crew carried out maintenance on the anchor chains.

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