/ˈfɔːrboʊ/ (FOR-boh)

Definitions

1. noun

The front or lower part of a ship’s bow; the forward part of a ship’s hull in the direction of the bow; a bow in archery, especially a longbow or a traditional or ceremonial bow.

“The ship’s forebow was damaged in the collision with the iceberg.”

2. noun

A horizontal, curved piece of wood or other material forming the front of a longbow or a traditional bow.

“The archer carefully checked the forebow of her longbow before shooting.”