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Definition of "forecastle-head" [forecastle-head]

  • The forward part of the forecastle-deck, or topgallant-forecastle near the knight-heads. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "forecastle-head" in a sentence
  • "Vainly striving to paint, he would suddenly burst into violent rage, tear up his attempt, stamp it into the deck, then get out his large - calibred automatic rifle, perch himself on the forecastle-head, and try to shoot any stray porpoise, albacore, or dolphin."
  • "He sent the mate for'ard to superintend rescuing the passengers, who were already climbing on to our bowsprit and forecastle-head, and in a voice no different from what he'd use to ask some one to pass the butter he told the second mate to set all sail."
  • "While this was being done, the boat plied back and forth between the two vessels, passing a heavy hawser, which was made fast to the great towing-bitts on the schooner's forecastle-head."