Fo'c'sle: meaning, definitions and examples
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fo'c'sle
[ ˈfōk-səl ]
nautical
The forecastle (fo'c'sle) is the forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as the crew's living quarters.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fo'c'sle |
Used in casual or colloquial nautical conversations or writing. It is a contraction of 'forecastle' that sailors commonly use.
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| forecastle |
The formal term used in nautical contexts, usually in descriptions of the layout of a ship or in official documents and naval terminology.
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| foredeck |
Used when referring to the exposed part of the ship's deck at the front. This term is more generic and can be used in both casual and technical discussions of a ship's structure.
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Examples of usage
- The sailors gathered on the fo'c'sle to discuss the day's work.
- The captain's cabin was located just aft of the fo'c'sle.
Translations
Translations of the word "fo'c'sle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proa
🇮🇳 मल्लाह का कक्ष
🇩🇪 Vorschiff
🇮🇩 haluan kapal
🇺🇦 бак
🇵🇱 dziobówka
🇯🇵 船首楼 (せんしゅろう)
🇫🇷 gaillard d'avant
🇪🇸 castillo de proa
🇹🇷 baş üstü
🇰🇷 이물
🇸🇦 مقدمة السفينة
🇨🇿 přední část lodi
🇸🇰 predná časť lode
🇨🇳 船头
🇸🇮 premec
🇮🇸 framhluti skips
🇰🇿 кеме басы
🇬🇪 ცხვირი
🇦🇿 gəminin qabaq hissəsi
🇲🇽 castillo de proa
Etymology
The term fo'c'sle is a shortened form of the word forecastle, which originates from the Old French word 'castel' meaning 'little castle'. The forecastle was historically a castle-like structure at the bow of a ship used for defense in battle. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the living quarters for the crew located in the forward part of the ship.