forepeak

[ fawr-peek, fohr- ]

nounNautical.
  1. the extreme forward part of the interior of a hull (opposed to afterpeak).

Origin of forepeak

1
First recorded in 1685–95; fore- + peak1

Words Nearby forepeak

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How to use forepeak in a sentence

  • Her engine-room was partially flooded, for her forepeak was propped on the higher part of the reef, and water had settled aft.

    Blow The Man Down | Holman Day
  • Billy then bethought him of the wounded prisoner in the dark damp forepeak, all alone, expecting every instant to be his last.

    True Blue | W.H.G. Kingston
  • A tar-pot having been found, Mr Collinson then sent the men below, to fumigate the cabin and the forepeak.

    Sunshine Bill | W H G Kingston
  • While you are getting breakfast I'll explore your forepeak, with your permission.'

    My Danish Sweetheart., Volume 2 of 3 | William Clark Russell
  • While the fellows kept the hatch of the forepeak closed the smoke could hardly filter through into the forecastle.

    My Danish Sweetheart, Volume 3 of 3 | William Clark Russell

British Dictionary definitions for forepeak

forepeak

/ (ˈfɔːˌpiːk) /


noun
  1. nautical the interior part of a vessel that is furthest forward

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