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foredeck

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

noun Nautical.

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

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Origin of foredeck

First recorded in 1555–65; fore- + deck

Words nearby foredeck

foreclosure, foreconscious, forecourse, forecourt, foredate, foredeck, foredeep, foredo, foredoom, fore edge, fore-edge painting
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British Dictionary definitions for foredeck

foredeck
/ (ˈfɔːˌdɛk) /

noun

nautical the deck between the bridge and the forecastle
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