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.”