topgallant forecastle

[ top-gal-uhnt; Nautical tuh-gal-uhnt ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a partial weather deck on top of a forecastle superstructure; forecastle deck.

Word History and Origins

Origin of topgallant forecastle¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

In small men-of-war no cabins are placed under the poop, nor are they ever under the topgallant forecastle.

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I was on the topgallant forecastle with Tom, and most delightful it was in that airy position.

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I took my place at the wheel while Hop Tossford was the lookout on the topgallant forecastle.

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He went on deck with me, and we found him coiled away under the topgallant forecastle.

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I made my way forward to where the crew were berthed, under the topgallant forecastle, expecting to find them there.

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