Forecastle

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈfoÊŠkËŒsÉ™l/, /ˈfoʊɹˌkæ.sÉ™l/

Alternative forms

• fo’c’sle double contraction
• fo’c’s’le triple contraction

Origin

From Anglo-Norman forechasteil

Full definition of forecastle

Noun

1. (nautical) A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship.
2. (nautical) Crew's quarters located at the forward part of a ship.

Coordinate terms

• aftcastle