English Word · Intermediate

forestem

The front part of a vessel

Pronunciation: say forestem

Meaning

The front part of a vessel.

Example

When the ship was in position with the forestem to the south, a grave chamber was constructed just behind the mast.

When the ship was in position with the forestem to the south, a grave chamber was constructed just behind the mast.

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