foredeck
IPA: fˈɔrdɛk
noun
- The part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast
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Examples of "foredeck" in Sentences
- A long bowsprit carries a jib on the foredeck.
- Note twin minerails and smaller main gun on foredeck.
- My wife and I stood on the foredeck or whatever you call it.
- The ship carried two big guns in a turret placed on the foredeck.
- The foredeck has an anchor locker which also contains the forestay.
- The difference is noticeable by the level foredeck and the rounded nose.
- The forward buoyancy compartment has a gap above it and under the foredeck.
- A popular addition was the open foredeck, accessible under the bridge wings.
- The foredeck was open, and was often heavily loaded with cordwood fuel or cargo.