forecastle

Other forms: forecastles

Definitions of forecastle
  1. noun
    living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
    synonyms: fo'c'sle
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    type of:
    living quarters, quarters
    housing available for people to live in
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