Foredeck: meaning, definitions and examples

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foredeck

 

[ ˈfɔːrˌdɛk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nautical term

The foredeck is the front part of a ship's deck. It is usually located near the bow of the ship and is used for various activities such as anchoring, mooring, and handling sails.

Synonyms

bow, forecastle, prow

Examples of usage

  • The sailors gathered on the foredeck to prepare for docking.
  • The captain stood on the foredeck, scanning the horizon for any signs of land.

Translations

Translations of the word "foredeck" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proa

🇮🇳 अग्रभाग

🇩🇪 Vorschiff

🇮🇩 haluan

🇺🇦 носова палуба

🇵🇱 pokład dziobowy

🇯🇵 船首甲板 (せんしゅかんぱん)

🇫🇷 pont avant

🇪🇸 proa

🇹🇷 baş güverte

🇰🇷 앞 갑판 (ap gap-pan)

🇸🇦 سطح المقدمة

🇨🇿 příďová paluba

🇸🇰 predná paluba

🇨🇳 前甲板 (qián jiǎbǎn)

🇸🇮 premčna paluba

🇮🇸 framþilja

🇰🇿 мұрын палубасы

🇬🇪 წინამალი

🇦🇿 pruva göyərtə

🇲🇽 proa

Word origin

The word 'foredeck' originated from the Middle English word 'foredek,' which was a combination of 'fore' (front) and 'dek' (deck). It has been used in nautical terminology for centuries to refer to the front part of a ship's deck.

See also: deck.