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forecastle
CIDE DICTIONARY
forecastle, n.
A short upper deck forward, formerly raised like a castle, to command an enemy's decks. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
forecastle, n. (also fo'c's'le) Naut.
1 the forward part of a ship where the crew has quarters.
2 hist. a short raised deck at the bow.
1 the forward part of a ship where the crew has quarters.
2 hist. a short raised deck at the bow.
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