forepeak

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Examples

• Her engine-room was partially flooded, for her forepeak was propped on the higher part of the reef, and water had settled aft.

• Billy then bethought him of the wounded prisoner in the dark damp forepeak, all alone, expecting every instant to be his last.

• A tar-pot having been found, Mr Collinson then sent the men below, to fumigate the cabin and the forepeak.

• While you are getting breakfast I'll explore your forepeak, with your permission.'

• While the fellows kept the hatch of the forepeak closed the smoke could hardly filter through into the forecastle.