ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: fore- + body
1.
a. : the part of a ship forward of the largest or midship cross section — compare afterbody , middle body
b. : the part of a seaplane float or hull forward of the step ; specifically : the bottom surface forward of the step and below the chines
2. : thorax