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fo'c'sle

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(fōk´s'l)
n.1.The forecastle, a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed; - the spelling is intended to reflect the common pronunciation among seamen.
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Noun1.fo'c'slefo'c'sle - living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
forecastle
living quarters, quarters - housing available for people to live in; "he found quarters for his family"; "I visited his bachelor quarters"
ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight


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I won't sing at another unless it's in the fo'c'sle.
Dead Men Tell No Tales by Hornung, E. W. View in context
The rest were tars [sailors] before the mast, and lived in the fo'c'sle.
The Adventures of Peter Pan by Barrie, James Matthew View in context
" he shouted up the fo'c'sle hatch, "he says you kin slip down an' see him ef you're anxious that way.
Captains Courageous by Kipling, Rudyard View in context
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