forecastle
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səl, ˈfɔrˌkæs noun Nautical.
1.
a superstructure at or immediately aft of the bow of a vessel, used as a shelter for stores, machinery, etc., or as quarters for sailors.
2.
any sailors' quarters located in the forward part of a vessel, as a deckhouse.
3.
the forward part of the weather deck of a vessel, especially that part forward of the foremast.
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forecastle, fo'c's'le or fo'c'sle (ˈfəʊksəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| the part of a vessel at the bow where the crew is quartered and stores, machines, etc, may be stowed | |
| fo'c's'le, fo'c's'le or fo'c'sle | |
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| fo'c'sle, fo'c's'le or fo'c'sle | |
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Word Origin & History
forecastle
c.1400, from Anglo-Fr. forechasteil, from M.E. fore "before" + castel "fortified tower," the short raised deck in the fore part of the ship used in warfare. Spelling fo'c'sle reflects sailors' pronunciation.
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Example sentences
Seas were breaking over the forward part of the vessel and a number of butter boxes on the forecastle got loose.
The last two mines were placed in the forecastle beneath the jib boom.
They led the rescue of the burning vessel's boatswain from the forecastle.
The watchman was swept overboard, and the remainder of the crew were imprisoned iv the cabin and forecastle.
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