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PRONUNCIATION OF FORECASTLE

forecastle  [ˈfəʊksəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FORECASTLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Forecastle is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FORECASTLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

forecastle

Forecastle

Forecastle refers to the upper deck of a sailing ship forward of the foremast, or the forward part of a ship with the sailors' living quarters. Related to the latter meaning is the phrase "before the mast" which denotes anything related to ordinary sailors, as opposed to a ship's officers. In medieval shipbuilding, a ship of war was usually equipped with a tall, multi-deck castle-like structure in the bow of the ship. It served as a platform for archers to shoot down on enemy ships, or as a defensive stronghold if the ship were boarded. A similar but usually much larger structure, called the aftcastle, was at the aft end of the ship, often stretching all the way from the main mast to the stern. Having such tall upper works on the ship was detrimental to sailing performance. As cannons were introduced and gunfire replaced boarding as the primary means of naval combat during the 16th century, the medieval forecastle was no longer needed, and later ships such as the galleon had only a low, one-deck high forecastle.

Definition of forecastle in the English dictionary

The definition of forecastle in the dictionary is the part of a vessel at the bow where the crew is quartered and stores, machines, etc, may be stowed.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FORECASTLE


adnexal
ædˈnɛksəl
antefixal
ˌæntɪˈfɪksəl
axal
ˈæksəl
axel
ˈæksəl
axle
ˈæksəl
cacomixl
ˈkækəˌmɪksəl
cacomixle
ˈkækəˌmɪksəl
coaxal
kəʊˈæksəl
coxal
ˈkɒksəl
fo´c´s´le
ˈfəʊksəl
megapixel
ˈmɛɡəˌpɪksəl
paclitaxel
ˌpæklɪˈtæksəl
paradoxal
ˌpærəˈdɒksəl
pixel
ˈpɪksəl
prefixal
ˈpriːfɪksəl
pyridoxal
ˌpɪrɪˈdɒksəl
Texel
ˈtɛksəl
transaxle
trænzˈæksəl
voxel
ˈvɒksəl
Weichsel
ˈvaiksəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FORECASTLE

forebody
foreboom
forebrain
forecabin
forecaddie
forecar
forecarriage
forecast
forecastable
forecaster
forecheck
forechecker
forechosen
foreclosable
foreclose
foreclosure
forecloth
forecourse
forecourt
foredamned

WORDS THAT END LIKE FORECASTLE

bastle
Belvoir Castle
Berkeley Castle
bouncy castle
Carisbrooke Castle
castle
coals to Newcastle
Culzean Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Glamis Castle
Hever Castle
hustle
king of the castle
Leeds Castle
Newcastle
Oldcastle
sand castle
Sissinghurst Castle
Tintagel Castle
Urquhart Castle
Windsor Castle

Synonyms and antonyms of forecastle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «forecastle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FORECASTLE

Find out the translation of forecastle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of forecastle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «forecastle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

castillo de proa
570 millions of speakers

English

forecastle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डॅक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السلوقية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

баком
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

forecastle
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফরডেক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gaillard
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ramalan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorschiff
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

船首楼
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Forecastle
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phần trước của thuyền
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

forecastle
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंदाज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

üst güverte
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

castello di prua
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kubryku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

баком
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

forecastle
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλώρη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vooron
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skansen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ruff
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of forecastle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FORECASTLE»

The term «forecastle» is regularly used and occupies the 58.433 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of forecastle
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FORECASTLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «forecastle» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «forecastle» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about forecastle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FORECASTLE»

Discover the use of forecastle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to forecastle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide.
Joseph Conrad, 2012
2
Two Years before the Mast; or, a Voice from the forecastle: ...
Richard Henry DANA (Author of “Two Years before the Mast.”.) ployed in getting out the boats and mooring the ship. After supper, two of us took the captain on board the Lagoda As he came alongside he gave his name; and the mate, in the  ...
Richard Henry DANA (Author of “Two Years before the Mast.”.), 1869
3
From the forecastle to the pulpit: fifty years among the ...
fifty years among the sailors : containing an account of a wonderful revival upon the sea Charles J. Jones. LETTER TO A SAILOR bOV. 509 where present, so that , if you ' take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea  ...
Charles J. Jones, 1884
4
U.S. Destroyers: An Illustrated Design History
_ The destroyer Paul Jones, in the Pacific about 1905, followed the original Bureau of Construction and Repair design with a high forecastle for sea-keeping. Two groups of funnels indicate two sets of boilers, separated by her engines, ...
‎2004
5
The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860
RIGGING OF THE FORE TOPSAIL YARD Halliard Cave! block on the bulwarks by the break of the forecastle. Lifts Third shroud of the fore mast Braces Belfry rails next but one to the belfry. Sheets Fore topsail sheet bitts via the inner sheave.
James Lees, 1984
6
Seafaring Labour: The Merchant Marine of Atlantic Canada, ...
he might even be found in the forecastle with the crew "passing the bottle around, " in the days before many skippers became teetotallers.27 The sailor entered his forecastle by descending the six or seven steps of the steeply sloping ladder of ...
Eric W. Sager, 1996
7
From Forecastle to Academy, Sailor and Artist; Autobiography ...
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1904 Original Publisher: The Matthews-Northrup works Subjects: Artists Art / General Art / History / General Art / American / General Art / European Art / Individual Artist ...
Lars Gustaf Sellstedt, General Books, 2009
8
The Coast Guardsman's Manual
has just ordered the anchor "let go," acknowledge with "Bridge, forecastle, Let go aye, aye." Sometimes there are three or four steps involved, for example: " Forecastle, bridge; how many lines are to the pier?" If you don't know, you say, " Bridge, ...
‎2000
9
German E-boats 1939-45
By the outbreak of World War II, Germany had done much to replace the Kaiser's High Seas Fleet, which was scuttled following their surrender at the end of World War I. Forced to build anew, the Kriegsmarine possessed some of the most ...
Gordon Williamson, 2012
10
Cut and Assemble Mayflower: A Full Color Paper Model of the ...
... Starboard Planks LSP 5 I Forecastle Bulkheads FB 2 J Halfdeck Bulkheads HB 3 B,J Halfdeck Stern HST J Lower Stern Knee LSK B Capstan C 9 K Forecastle Deck FD C Halfdeck H C Poop Deck Bulkhead PDB ...
A. G. Smith, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FORECASTLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term forecastle is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Forecastle beverages and where to find them - The Courier-Journal
Maybe you thought your trip to Forecastle would be easy this year. Somehow, all the bands you want to see aligned in a non-overlapping ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
2
Holly McKnight gives Forecastle style advice - The Courier-Journal
She married "Mr. Forecastle" JK McKnight earlier this year and has worked behind the scenes of the Forecastle Festival for years. Perhaps no ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
3
Forecastle accessory will make you glow - The Courier-Journal
The Forecastle Music Festival is next week, and whether you're going to see Sam Smith, My Morning Jacket, The Tallest Man On Earth or ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
4
Businesses took a hit from Whiskey Row fire - WHAS
Then obviously Forecastle next weekend should help make up for a little bit of lost money," Matter said. Matter told us they have a lot of regular ... «WHAS 11.com, Jul 15»
5
Fat Tony Talks Sushi, "Sushi" and Pappadeaux's | Houstonia
... from his latest tour, which includes concerts with Talib Kweli at the Forecastle Festival in Louisville, KY (“It's the first US festival is totally green ... «Houstonia Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Brews You Can Use | New distributions - The Courier-Journal
We got the lowdown on all the drinking options inside and outside Forecastle. Hint: There are a lot. Remember to drink smart, drink safe. Reach ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
7
HTC Demos Virtual-Reality Headset To Consumers | Twice
The truck will then roll throughout the summer to other cities, including Louisville, Ky., from July 17 to 19 for the Forecastle Festival and to ... «Twice, Jul 15»
8
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Buster top lineup - The Courier-Journal
Forecastle Festival Late Night Show. 11:59 p.m., Belle of Louisville, Fourth and River Road. $20. (800) 745-3000. Lord Huron, San Fermin. «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
9
Festival for the rest of us: An oral history of Poorcastle
It goes without saying that the event exists in contrast to Forecastle, the yearly festival now held at the Waterfront Park, which has grown from a ... «Louisville Eccentric Observer, Jul 15»
10
festival for the rest of us - The Courier-Journal
Kevin Gibson and Butch Bays were hosting their Flies on the Wall show on Crescent Hill Radio, talking about how tickets to the Forecastle ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»

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