foretop
Americannoun
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a platform at the head of a fore lower mast of a ship.
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the forelock of an animal, especially a horse.
noun
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Origin of foretop
First recorded in 1250–1300, foretop is from the Middle English word fortop. See fore-, top 1
Example Sentences
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His muscles, like whipcord, rippled as he ascended with a steady, even movement towards the isolated foretop.
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Encouraged by my success, I opened a steady fire on the crew, and in a few moments the whole of the deck that was visible from the foretop was deserted.
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But, although it seemed hopeless, a man was sent up to the foretop to scan the horizon.
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If we could only get them into traces now, how beautiful it would be to stand in the foretop and drive a degree or two, on a summer sea!
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“Hurrah for the foretop?” cried Rory, laying hold of a stay.
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