What does "forecastle" mean?

A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship; the structure of this part of the ship; the crew's quarters located within it.

What is a synonym for "forecastle"?

Common synonyms include: aftcastle, beak, bow, compartment, figurehead, fo'c'sle.

//ˈfoʊk.səl// noun

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Noun

1
A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship; the structure of this part of the ship; the crew's quarters located within it.
"Holonyms: watercraft, vessel, vessel"
2
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed wordnet