forepeak

[ fawr-peek, fohr- ]

/ ˈfɔrˌpik, ˈfoʊr- /

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noun Nautical.

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

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Origin of forepeak

First recorded in 1685–95; fore- + peak¹

Words nearby forepeak

foreordinate, foreordination, forepart, forepassed, forepaw, forepeak, foreperson, fore plane, foreplay, forepleasure, forepole

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How to use forepeak in a sentence

Her engine-room was partially flooded, for her forepeak was propped on the higher part of the reef, and water had settled aft.
Blow The Man Down|Holman Day
Billy then bethought him of the wounded prisoner in the dark damp forepeak, all alone, expecting every instant to be his last.
True Blue|W.H.G. Kingston
A tar-pot having been found, Mr Collinson then sent the men below, to fumigate the cabin and the forepeak.
Sunshine Bill|W H G Kingston
While you are getting breakfast I'll explore your forepeak, with your permission.'
My Danish Sweetheart., Volume 2 of 3|William Clark Russell

While the fellows kept the hatch of the forepeak closed the smoke could hardly filter through into the forecastle.
My Danish Sweetheart, Volume 3 of 3|William Clark Russell

British Dictionary definitions for forepeak

forepeak

/ (ˈfɔːˌpiːk) /

noun

nautical the interior part of a vessel that is furthest forward

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