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Forecastle
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Simple meaning
What does Forecastle mean?
The front part of a ship.
Dictionary definition
The forward part of a ship, often used as crew quarters on older ships.
Example sentences
Forecastle in a sentence
easy
The sailors slept in the forecastle.
medium
The forecastle sat near the bow.
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Forecastle is a nautical word for the forward part of a ship.
Synonyms
Words like Forecastle
bow sectionThe front section of a ship.
shipRelated word that supports the meaning of forecastle.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sternThe back part of a ship.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forecastle, depending on context.
Word family
Forecastle word family
Base word
forecastle
noun
forecastles
More than one forecastle.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does forecastle mean?
Forecastle means the front part of a ship.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forecastle?
Bow Section is close in meaning to forecastle in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forecastle?
Stern contrasts with forecastle.
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