foredeck

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English

Etymology

From fore- +‎ deck.

Noun

foredeck (plural foredecks)

  1. The part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast.
    Antonym: afterdeck
    Hypernym: deck
    Holonyms: watercraft, vessel, vessel
    Comeronyms: forecastle, aftcastle, aftercastle
    • 2007 August 14, John Tagliabue, “A Rising Tide of Gentrification Rocks Dutch Houseboats”, in New York Times:
      On a recent Saturday during the confusion of this watery city’s annual Gay Pride Parade along the majestic Princes Canal, a beach umbrella was knocked into the water from the foredeck of Jackie Wijnakker’s houseboat, so she dove into the water to fetch it, unsuccessfully.

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