forepeak

[fawr-peek, fohr-]

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noun Nautical.

the extreme forward part of the interior of a hull (opposed to afterpeak).

Origin of forepeak

First recorded in 1685–95; fore- + peak¹

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After opening the forepeak hatch I heard splashing in there.
Lord Jim
Joseph Conrad
While Harry tried to reach the after cabin, Tom did his best to get to the men in the forepeak.
True Blue
W.H.G. Kingston
Another keg of water, found in the forepeak, first rewarded their labours.
True Blue
W.H.G. Kingston
It struck, mellow, clear, and they were about to creep in the direction of the forepeak.
Blackbeard: Buccaneer
Ralph D. Paine
Yacamo, the guide, stood in the forepeak of the ship, the centre of an eager group.
Sea-Dogs All!
Tom Bevan

British Dictionary definitions for forepeak

forepeak

noun

nautical the interior part of a vessel that is furthest forward

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Examples from the Web for forepeak

Historical Examples

After opening the forepeak hatch I heard splashing in there.

While Harry tried to reach the after cabin, Tom did his best to get to the men in the forepeak.

Another keg of water, found in the forepeak, first rewarded their labours.

It struck, mellow, clear, and they were about to creep in the direction of the forepeak.

Yacamo, the guide, stood in the forepeak of the ship, the centre of an eager group.

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