Fo'c'sle (Noun)
Meaning
Living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crew quarters were cramped in the fo'c'sle, with narrow bunks and limited storage space for personal belongings.
- After a long day of work, the sailors would often gather in the fo'c'sle to share stories and play cards.
- The fo'c'sle was located at the bow of the ship, and its windows offered a stunning view of the horizon.
- Life in the fo'c'sle was rough, with the constant creaking of the ship's wooden hull and the smell of saltwater and diesel fuel.
- The captain had ordered the fo'c'sle to be renovated, with new bunks and a fresh coat of paint to improve the crew's living conditions.