Forecastle

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɹˈkæsəɫ/

Forecastle (noun)

  1. The part of a ship’s deck near the front, where people may stand or work.
  2. A raised structure at the front of a ship, built to protect the crew and improve movement on deck.

Examples

  • The crew worked on the ship front deck before sunrise.
  • The ship front deck was wet after the waves hit.