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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. 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. Its bent and broken wings and shattered stays sprawled amidst new splintered wood, and its forepeak stuck into the ground. |
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