Definition of Forehold. Meaning of Forehold. Synonyms of Forehold

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Definition of Forehold

Forehold
Forehold Fore"hold`, n. (Naut.) The forward part of the hold of a ship.

Meaning of Forehold from wikipedia

- weather deck. A second new steel-and-gl**** box has been installed above the forehold to enclose a new staircase. Access to the ship is through a new opening...
- forward of the forward mast. forefoot The lower part of the stem of a ship. forehold The forward (i.e., front) part of a hold. foremast jack An enlisted sailor...
- made it impossible to use deckbeams alone. There were 3 beams afore the forehold, three beams under the mast-case between the holds, 2 between the mainhold...
- it impossible to use deckbeams alone. There were three beams afore the forehold, three beams under the mast-case between the holds, two between the mainhold...
- before continuing its journey. The ship had suffered some damage to its forehold on her port side, but was quickly repaired and returned to service. Moresby...
- with a cargo of frozen meat, she struck on breakwater and damaged her forehold and was brought into port with eight feet of water inside. Her cargo was...