Meaning & use
forecastle
The upper deck of a ship at the bow, forward of the foremast, or the crew's living quarters located there.
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Sailors gathered on the forecastle to watch the coastline come into view.
Below the forecastle, the crew's cramped bunks lined both sides of the narrow room.
A note on using this word
Forecastle is traditionally pronounced foke-sul by sailors, despite being spelled with all four syllables.
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