foredeck

noun

fore·​deck ˈfȯr-ˌdek How to pronounce foredeck (audio)
: the forepart of a ship's main deck

Examples of foredeck in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foredeck was in 1565

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“Foredeck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foredeck. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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foredeck

noun
fore·​deck ˈfō(ə)r-ˌdek How to pronounce foredeck (audio)
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
: the front part of a ship's main deck
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