foredeck

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English

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Etymology

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From fore- +‎ deck.

Noun

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foredeck (plural foredecks)

  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”, in New York Times[1]:
      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.

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