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forepeak [′fȯr‚pēk]

(naval architecture)

A tank in the extreme forward end of a ship that is usually used for fresh water, but can carry ballast or bunkers.

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No references found			But the god changed into a dreadful lion there on the ship, in the bows, and roared loudly: amidships also he showed his wonders and created a shaggy bear which stood up ravening, while on the forepeak was the lion glaring fiercely with scowling brows. Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context As I did not wish to screw on the fresh-water pump so late, I went forward whistling, and with a key in my hand to unlock the forepeak scuttle, intending to serve the water out of a spare tank we kept there. Youth: A Narrative by Conrad, Joseph View in context Its bent and broken wings and shattered stays sprawled amidst new splintered wood, and its forepeak stuck into the ground. The War in the Air by Wells, H.G. View in context			forend forensic forensic anthropology Forensic Ballistics forensic biology forensic chemistry Forensic Detection of Traces forensic engineering forensic entomology Forensic Examination by Experts Forensic Examination by Experts, Science of Forensic Medical Examination Forensic Medicine forensic odontology forensic pathology Forensic Photography forensic physics Forensic Psychiatric Examination Forensic Psychiatry Forensic Psychology forensic science forensic toxicology forensically clean Forepaugh, Adam forepaw forepeak forepeak bulkhead forepoling forerunner foresail foreset foreset bed foreshaft sinking foreshock Foreshore Foreshortening foresight Forest Forest & Trees Forest and forestry Forest Brethren Forest Brigands Forest Capital Museum State Park forest climate forest conservation Forest County forest ecology forest ecosystem forest engineering Forest Excavation Implements Forest Fauna			Forensics science Forensics science Forensisch Psychiatrische Kliniek Forensisch Therapeutisches Zentrum Wien Forente Nasjoner foreordain foreordain foreordained foreordained foreordaining foreordainment foreordainment foreordains Foreordinate Foreordinate foreordination foreordination foreordinations foreparent foreparents forepart foreparts Forepast Forepaugh, Adam forepaw forepaw forepaw forepaws forepaws forepaws forepeak forepeak bulkhead forepeaks forepeaks foreperson foreperson forepersons forepersons foreplay foreplay Foreplay, Morbid Fear of forepoling Forepossessed Foreprize Forepromised forequarter forequarter forequarter amputation forequarter amputation forequarter amputation forequarters forequarters Forequoted Fører Forer effect foreran foreran Forerank forereach forereached forereaches

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