forecastle

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊk.səl/

The English word “forecastle” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship; the structure of this part of the ship; the crew's quarters located within it.

From Middle English forecastel, forcastel, (whence also Anglo-French forechasteil), equivalent to fore- + castle. Compare Dutch voorkasteel.

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