foretopman

[ fawr-top-muhn, fohr-; Nautical fawr-tuhp-muhn, fohr- ]

noun

, plural fore·top·men.

1. a member of a ship's crew stationed on the foretop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of foretopman¹

First recorded in 1810–20; foretop + -man

Example Sentences

"I've heard tell of that before," remarked the tall foretopman.

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The tall foretopman, who was standing near by, folded his heavy arms across his chest.

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The foretopman had been torn limb from limb and instantly devoured.

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He was a foretopman on board the Agra, and rather a smart hand.

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