forecastle head
Americannoun
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the extreme fore part of a forecastle superstructure.
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the extreme fore part of the main weather deck of a vessel that has no forecastle superstructure.
Example Sentences
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When the fire passed beyond control, Captain Warms and his bridge force leaped down on the forecastle head, stayed there until taken off at noon.
From Time Magazine Archive
A crew had gathered on the forecastle head, to beat their pannikins to the stars.
From Great Sea Stories by French, Joseph Lewis
So, from listening for the horn of a dory, he tried to catch the hoarse voice of a patent fog-horn that would be grinding on the forecastle head.
From The Harbor of Doubt by Gage, George W.
One evening they stood together on the forecastle head, watching the setting sun.
From Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story by Springer, Norman
Rolfe, the dour chief mate, was where a good mate should be, on the forecastle head, looking out for lines and fenders.
From Gold Out of Celebes by Dingle, Aylward Edward
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