forecastle
2 antonyms for forecastle — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The raised deck area at the front of a ship, or the crew's living quarters built within it.
Antonyms
aftcastle
aftercastle
How to use forecastle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the ship's forecastle
forward of the forecastle
forecastle deck
It is a specialist nautical term, though sailors often use its shortened spoken form.
Etymology
Forecastle comes from the Middle English forecastel, built from fore- and castle, and has a parallel in the Dutch voorkasteel.
Full origin of forecastle →Frequently asked questions
What is a forecastle on a ship?
It is the raised structure and deck at the bow, the front of the ship, and it can also hold the crew's quarters.
How is forecastle pronounced?
It is commonly said as FOHK-suhl, a shortened form of the full spelling.
What is the opposite of the forecastle on a ship?
The rear equivalent is called the aftcastle or aftercastle.
