English Word · Intermediate
forecourse
The lowest foresail on a square-rigged foremast
Pronunciation: say forecourse
Meaning
The lowest foresail on a square-rigged foremast.
Example
The crew worked quickly to reef the forecourse as the wind began to pick up.
The crew worked quickly to reef the forecourse as the wind began to pick up.
Practice tips
- Practice forecourse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.