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forecastle

noun fore·cas·tle \ˈfōk-səl; ˈfȯr-ˌka-səl\

: the front part of the upper deck of a ship where the sailors usually live

Full Definition of FORECASTLE

: the forward part of the upper deck of a ship

: the crew's quarters usually in a ship's bow

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fore·cas·tle or fo'·c'sle \ˈfōk-səl\

15th century

FORECASTLE Defined for Kids

noun fore·cas·tle \ˈfōk-səl\

: the forward part of the upper deck of a ship

: quarters for the crew in the forward part of a ship

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