Forecastle (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 was crowded into the forecastle, trying to rest before their next shift on deck.
- Life in the forecastle was rough, with bunks stacked three high and only a few feet between them.
- After a long day of hauling cargo, the sailors trudged back to the forecastle, exhausted.
- The captain ordered the crew to stay in the forecastle until the storm passed, as the deck was too treacherous.
- The forecastle was dimly lit, with only a few small portholes to let in some sunlight and air.