FORECASTLE


Meaning of FORECASTLE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' f ō k-s ə l; ' fo ̇ r- ˌ ka-s ə l

Variant: or fo' · c'sle \ ' f ō k-s ə l \

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : the forward part of the upper deck of a ship

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

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