Forepeaks

/ˈfɔrˌpiks/ noun

Definition

Plural of forepeak; multiple forward compartments in ships or multiple ship bows.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'forepeak' formed by adding '-s,' used when discussing several ships or multiple forward compartments.

Kelly Says

Naval architects comparing different ships would talk about their forepeaks the way car engineers talk about engine designs—each ship's forepeak has unique proportions that affect how the whole vessel handles water.

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