forepeak

American

[fawr-peek, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌpik, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

Nautical.

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

forepeak British

/ ˈfɔːˌpiːk /

noun

nautical the interior part of a vessel that is furthest forward

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Etymology

Origin of forepeak

First recorded in 1685–95; fore- + peak ¹

Example Sentences

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If someone on board developed symptoms, they would be banished to a cot in the forepeak, a grim, airless crawlspace at the very tip of the boat normally used for storage.

From National Geographic • Feb. 8, 2021

I turned the forepeak room’s two small berths into one really big bath.

From The Guardian • Jul. 29, 2015

The Yacht Fisher, on the other hand, is set up with twin berths in two guest staterooms and the forepeak, and a master with a conventional single head and a king.

From Time Magazine Archive

Strings of ragged laundry hung on her forepeak.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then the boatswain would not have to chance breaking into the forepeak.

From Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story by Springer, Norman

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