Definition of "foredeck" [fore•deck]

• The forward part of the deck of a ship, usually the main deck. (noun)

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• "On the foredeck was a trap door, underneath which was a large storage compartment where they keep the helicopter."
• "Last week the frustration was shared from the top deck of the bus to the foredeck of the luxury yacht."
• "After lunch Dad would gather everybody on the foredeck and we'd skirl a couple of tunes and Dad would give a little pitch."