Meaning Of The Word Forecastle

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forecastle
countable noun: The forecastle is the part at the front of a ship where the sailors live.

forecastle in American English
the upper deck of a ship in front of the foremast
noun: a superstructure at or immediately aft of the bow of a vessel, used as a shelter for stores, machinery, etc., or as quarters for sailors

forecastle in British English
noun: the part of a vessel at the bow where the crew is quartered and stores, machines, etc, may be stowed

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