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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.

Synonyms

forecastlenoun

forecastles

/ˈfɔːkəsl/

/ˈfɔrkˌsɛl/

The sailors gathered on the forecastle to discuss their duties.

Матросы собрались на баке, чтобы обсудить свои обязанности.

Additional translations

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.