forecastle

Definition of Forecastle in English :

1. fo'c'sle, forecastle

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Forecastle

noun

the part of a vessel at the bow where the crew is quartered and stores, machines, etc, may be stowed

noun

1.

the upper deck of a ship in front of the foremast

2.

the front part of a merchant ship, where the crew's quarters are located

n.

1. The section of the upper deck of a ship located at the bow forward of the foremast.

2. A superstructure at the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed. See Usage Note at boatswain.