foreboard

/ˈfɔːrbɔːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

The front or forward part of a ship or boat, especially the section between the bow and the mainmast.

“The sailors stood at the foreboard, scanning the horizon for any signs of land.”

2. noun

A plank or beam that extends out over the bow of a ship or boat.

“The foreboard was damaged in the collision with the rock.”

3. verb

To place or stand at the front part of a ship or boat, especially at the bow.

“The sailors foreboarded the vessel to get a better view of the surroundings.”

Synonyms

  • bow
  • fore

Antonyms

  • aft