foredeck

American  

[fawr-dek, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌdɛk, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

Nautical.

1. the fore part of a weather deck, especially between a bridge house or superstructure and a forecastle superstructure.

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foredeck British  

/ ˈfɔːˌdɛk /

noun

1. nautical the deck between the bridge and the forecastle

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Etymology

Origin of foredeck

First recorded in 1555–65; fore- + deck ( def. )

Example Sentences

She was white, with billowing sails glowing against the evening sky, a neat foredeck, and six portholes.

From Literature

He’s pulling on a thick line and looking down at me from the foredeck.

From Literature

Nico and Leo grabbed her arms and helped her to the steps of the foredeck.

From Literature

Sweat slid down my neck in the tropical sun as I stood at attention with 50 other students on the foredeck of our square-rigged sailing ship, en route to study biology in the Galapagos Islands.

From Salon

Mueller was the team’s foredeck, the crew member responsible for controlling sail hoists and drops and preparing for spinnaker hoists, jibs and drops.

From Seattle Times