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fore·deck

 (fôr′dĕk′)
n.
The forward part of the deck of a ship, usually the main deck.
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foredeck

(ˈfɔːˌdɛk)
n
(Nautical Terms) nautical the deck between the bridge and the forecastle
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.foredeck - the deck between the bridge and the forecastle
deck - any of various platforms built into a vessel
shelter deck, weather deck - upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below
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Translations

foredeck

[ˈfɔːrdɛk] n [ship] → pont m avant
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

foredeck

n → Vor(der)deck nt
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