forecastle deck

noun

, Nautical.

1. a partial weather deck on top of a forecastle superstructure; topgallant forecastle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of forecastle deck¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Two nautical-style open-tread oak stairways lead — one from the studio and the other from the living room and kitchen — to five upstairs bedrooms, which are tucked under the butterfly tresses that support the building like a forecastle deck where the sailors sleep.

From New York Times

“We were ambushed,” Wylan said from his perch on the forecastle deck.

From Literature

Brekker gestured Matthias over to where he, Jesper, and Wylan had gathered on the forecastle deck to examine plans of the Ice Court away from the eyes and ears of the crew.

From Literature

Kit Tyler had been on the forecastle deck since daybreak, standing close to the rail, staring hungrily at the first sight of land for five weeks.

From Literature

The forecastle deck was not under water at 1.35 a. m.

From Project Gutenberg