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forecastle

/ˈfəʊk.səl/

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noun

C2formalbritishobsolete/ˈfəʊk.səl/

A noun referring to the forward part of a ship, historically a raised deck or a compartment for the crew, now largely replaced by modern nautical terminology.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее носовую часть корабля; исторически — приподнятая палуба или помещение для команды, в настоящее время в значительной степени заменённое современной морской терминологией.
  1. Ship's forward section C1 formal

    The forward part of a ship, typically raised above the main deck, used for crew quarters or storage.

    • The sailors gathered on the forecastle to watch the sunrise.
    • The captain gave orders from the forecastle during the storm.
    • The forecastle was damaged by the heavy waves.

    🇷🇺Бак

  • forecastles plural form
  • forecastles' possessive plural form
  • forecastle's possessive singular form