forecastle deck

American  

noun

Nautical.

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

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Etymology

Origin of forecastle deck

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Two nautical-style open-tread oak stairways lead — one from the studio and the other from the living room and kitchen — to five upstairs bedrooms, which are tucked under the butterfly tresses that support the building like a forecastle deck where the sailors sleep.

From New York Times

The forecastle deck was not under water at 1.35 a. m.

From Project Gutenberg

At the forward end of the vessel, on the level of the B deck, was situated the forecastle deck, which was 125 feet long.

From Project Gutenberg

On the forecastle deck, where the last desperate struggle had taken place, I recognized many of our own crew among the lifeless heaps.

From Project Gutenberg

"Now is our time!—into her, boarders!" roared Dacres, leaping upon the pirate's forecastle deck.

From Project Gutenberg