Associations to the word «Forecastle»

Wiktionary

FORECASTLE, noun. (nautical) A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship.
FORECASTLE, noun. (nautical) Crew's quarters located at the forward part of a ship.
FORECASTLE LAMP, noun. (nautical) A lamp, hung in the forecastle of a ship to allow sailors to work and relax after dark
FORECASTLE LAMPS, noun. Plural of forecastle lamp

Dictionary definition

FORECASTLE, noun. Living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed.

Wise words

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