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PRONUNCIATION OF FOREPEAK

forepeak  [ˈfɔːˌpiːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOREPEAK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Forepeak 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 FOREPEAK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of forepeak in the English dictionary

The definition of forepeak in the dictionary is the interior part of a vessel that is furthest forward.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FOREPEAK


afterpeak
ˈɑːftəˌpiːk
apeak
əˈpiːk
bespeak
bɪˈspiːk
doublespeak
ˈdʌbəlˌspiːk
forespeak
fɔːˈspiːk
geekspeak
ˈɡiːkˌspiːk
leetspeak
ˈliːtˌspiːk
misspeak
ˌmɪsˈspiːk
netspeak
ˈnɛtˌspiːk
newspeak
ˈnjuːˌspiːk
outspeak
ˌaʊtˈspiːk
peak
piːk
Peake
piːk
peek
piːk
peke
piːk
pique
piːk
repique
rɪˈpiːk
speak
spiːk
spec.
spiːk
unbespeak
ˌʌnbɪˈspiːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOREPEAK

forensics
forensics expert
foreordain
foreordained
foreordainment
foreordination
forepart
forepast
forepaw
forepayment
foreplan
foreplay
forepoint
forequarter
forequarters
foreran
forerank
forereach
foreread
forerun

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOREPEAK

adspeak
diplospeak
forspeak
greenspeak
mellowspeak
nonpeak
off-peak
pyramidal peak
respeak
seaspeak
so to speak
technospeak
upspeak
widow´s peak

Synonyms and antonyms of forepeak in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «forepeak» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOREPEAK

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

Translator English - Chinese

首尖舱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pique de proa
570 millions of speakers

English

forepeak
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

forepeak
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

forepeak
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

форпик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

forepeak
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coqueron avant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Forepeak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

forepeak
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

船首倉
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

forepeak
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Forepeak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

forepeak
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

forepeak
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पूर्वकथ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

forepeak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gavone di prua
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

forpik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

форпік
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

forpic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρωραία δεξαμενή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kooi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förpiks-
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

peak
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of forepeak

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOREPEAK»

The term «forepeak» is normally little used and occupies the 125.912 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOREPEAK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «forepeak» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «forepeak» 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 forepeak

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOREPEAK»

Discover the use of forepeak in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to forepeak and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cruising World
Easy Refit by John Leonard Forepeak Finagling ~ The simple installation of conventional lee cloths adds a whole new dimension to living and stowage in the bow of this 28-foot cruiser he forepeak aboard any boat often ends up a black hole ...
2
Resolutions and Other Decisions: Assembly : Eighth Session, ...
(d) The forepeak, double bottoms (including duct keels) and inner skins shall be tested with water to a head corresponding to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this Regulation. (e) Tanks which are intended to hold liquids, and which form ...
International Maritime Organization, 1974
3
Sailing Tall: Around the World on the Square-Rigged Passat, ...
However the forepeak would have to wait awhile. At this stage the starboard watch hands received some even more demoralising news: one of the lads had lifted the skylight hatch to go down and fetch something, only to find our forecastle ...
Max Wood, 2004
4
Cruising World
To start a thorough and orderly inspection, begin at the forepeak of the boat, looking at the forestay chain plate and stemhead fitting. Any signs of leakage? Corrosion? Movement or loose bolts? is the grounding strap fastened securely?
5
Alvin
I don't know how he got out of the forepeak and into the galley door without getting washed overboard even with lines attached along the deck. Linwood shouted, “The forepeak is filling up with water! Its coming up from the floor.” Lucius said ...
John Harding, Jr., 2001
6
Le convenzioni internazionali della navigazione marittima, ...
4 Rules for subdivision of ships other than those covered by paragraph 5 4.1 The subdivision abaft the forepeak of ships of 131 m in length and upwards having a criterion numeral of 23 or less shall be governed by the factor A given by ...
Giorgio Righetti, Massimiliano Rimaboschi, 2008
7
Sianksey’s Snake
I thought for a while then came up with the solution: “We can close off the forepeak of the 'Sea Shell' to make it air tight. Would that do?” “Yes if you can make it draught proof as well it should work.” “OK that is one problem solved, what is the ...
Ric Smit, 2013
8
United States Treaties and Other International Agreements
(ii) Except as provided in sub-paragraph (iii) of this paragraph, the collision bulkhead may be pierced below the margin Une by not more than one pipe for dealing with fluid in the forepeak tank, provided that the pipe is fitted with a screwdown ...
‎1966
9
Ship Construction Sketches and Notes
Additional strengthening is provided in the forepeak structure, the transverse side framing being supported by any, or a combination, of the following arrangements: (i) side stringers spaced vertically about 2 m apart and supported by 'panting ...
John F Kemp, Peter Young, D J Eyres, 2013
10
Ship Stability for Masters and Mates
A ship 120 m long floats in salt water at drafts 5.8 m F and 6.6 m A. TPC 1⁄4 15 tonnes, MCT1 cm 1⁄4 300 tonnes m. Center of flotation is amidships. What is the minimum amount of water ballast required to be taken into the forepeak tank ...
Bryan Barrass, Capt D R Derrett, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOREPEAK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term forepeak is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Two New Guinness Surfing Records in Huntington Beach
... a relatively long curved surface for both the width and a sharp curved forepeak that could over, or understate, the measurements that Michael ... «The Epoch Times, Jul 15»
2
ON THE LAKES
•Damage: The ship received a hole in forepeak and went to the Wilson Hill Anchorage for inspection. •Fate: The leaking could be controlled ... «Port Huron Times Herald, Jun 15»
3
Fish Trial: Boston Whaler 420 Outrage
A cavernous anchor locker in the forepeak included a standard windlass with a roller recessed in the stem. A retractable freshwater washdown ... «Sport Fishing, Jun 15»
4
'Schaerhörn' revamp is bigger than expected
In addition the ship's waste gas plant was renewed and all its cargo holds were blasted and re-coated. The forepeak section and the main deck ... «Maritime Journal, May 15»
5
Anchor Safety Alert after Hull Punctured
The cargo ship was underway in 15 foot seas when the forepeak flood alarms activated. The crew investigated and discovered the starboard ... «The Maritime Executive, May 15»
6
Freighter resumes travel
What USCG thought was a small leak in the Mississagi's forepeak was actually from a leaky valve in its ballast system, Puzzuoli told The Sault ... «Sarnia Observer, Apr 15»
7
Stranded carrier was outside channel
“Based on the amount of water in the forepeak, it's been determined it's a real small hole,” Puzzuoli told The Sault Star. “These boats have a lot ... «Sault Star, Apr 15»
8
Juno comes unstuck
He said the damage was limited to the forepeak ballast tank. Polsteam hired Svitzer Salvage to help refloat the ship. The vessel was freed with ... «TradeWinds, Apr 15»
9
Ships clear ice, start moving again on Lake Superior
Six downbound vessels all were moving by Thursday morning, including the Kaye E. Barker, which had a hole punched into its forepeak by the ... «Duluth News Tribune, Apr 15»
10
Ice conditions tie up shipping traffic on eastern Lake Superior
The Kaye E. Barker, a 767-foot iron ore and coal hauler which wintered in Duluth, suffered damage to its forepeak while trying to maneuver in ... «Duluth News Tribune, Apr 15»

REFERENCE
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