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forecourse

[ fawr-kawrs, fohr-kohrs ]

noun

  1. the lowermost sail on a square-rigged foremast; a square foresail.

forecourse

/ ˈfɔːˌkɔːs /

noun

  1. nautical the lowest foresail on a square-rigged vessel

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Word History and Origins

Origin of forecourse1

First recorded in 1620–30; fore- + course

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Example Sentences

“We must have the main-sail and forecourse on her,” he said a few minutes later to Mr Mackay.

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