forecastle

Meaning

A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship; the structure of this part of the ship; the crew's quarters located within it.

Opposite of

aftcastle, aftercastle

Synonyms

fo’c’sle

fo’c’s’le

Translations

castillo de proa

gaillard

voorkasteel

baş kasarası

castell

🏰

gaillard d’avant

έμπροσθεν διαμέρισμα πλοίου

θάλαμοι πλωρής

avant pont

Bugkastell

قلعة السفينة

poste d’équipage

castello

🏰

castello di prua

Vorderdeck

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfoʊk.səl/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: forecastel

Cognate with Dutch: voorkasteel

In summary

From Middle English forecastel, forcastel, (whence also Anglo-French forechasteil), equivalent to fore- + castle. Compare Dutch voorkasteel.