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forepeak

noun

/ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

Meaning

The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.

The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.

front compartment, bow space, storage hold, forward cabin

stern, aft

ship's forepeak, forepeak storage, forepeak compartment

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

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