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forecastle

noun

/ˈfoʊksl/

Meaning

The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.

The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.

crew quarters, front deck, bow section

stern, aft

ship's forecastle, forecastle crew, forecastle deck

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a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison

the father of one's father or mother

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