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Meanings of forecastle in English
Upper deck of a sailing ship forward of the foremast.
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Usage of forecastle in English
1
The Lascars were below, or asleep in the shade under the topgallant-forecastle.
2
I hunted up the fellows, the sailors I mean, in the forecastle.
3
Now Victor was the smartest sailor and best-tempered shipmate in the forecastle.
4
Go forward and make yourself useful; and he pointed towards the forecastle.
5
Cast loose the bow-chasers and send the small-arm men to the forecastle.
6
The hands were all down below in the forecastle, eating their breakfast.
7
The fresh air blowing down the forecastle hatch speedily sweetened the hold.
8
I have driven the engineer into the forecastle, and fastened him down.
9
The forecastle received them, the stronghold of their brief and limited leisure.
10
At that the jackies on the forecastle set up a tremendous cheering.
11
And one night, in the forecastle, someone hurled a shoe at him.
12
The gun was mounted on the forecastle, and charged with a shell.
13
Cautiously I ventured into the forecastle, tiptoeing down the ladder without noise.
14
The forecastle was also locked, the men bringing their belongings on deck.
15
Just as they emerged from the companion-way, Spike was hailing the forecastle.
16
Mr Charlton stood on the forecastle, directing the boats how to pull.
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Forecastle through the time
Forecastle across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare