Foredeck

Origin

From - + deck.

Full definition of foredeck

Noun

1. The part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast
• 2007, August 14, John Tagliabue, A Rising Tide of Gentrification Rocks Dutch Houseboats, On a recent Saturday during the confusion of this watery city’s annual Gay Pride Parade along the majestic Princes Canal, a beach umbrella was knocked into the water from the foredeck of Jackie Wijnakker’s houseboat, so she dove into the water to fetch it, unsuccessfully.