forepeak
Origin of 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 DayBilly 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. KingstonA tar-pot having been found, Mr Collinson then sent the men below, to fumigate the cabin and the forepeak.
Sunshine Bill | W H G KingstonWhile you are getting breakfast I'll explore your forepeak, with your permission.'
My Danish Sweetheart., Volume 2 of 3 | William Clark RussellWhile 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
/ (ˈfɔːˌpiːk) /
nautical the interior part of a vessel that is furthest forward
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