foretop

noun

fore·​top ˈfȯr-ˌtäp  -təp 

: the platform at the head of a ship's foremast

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

foretop

noun

fore·​top ˈfō(ə)r-ˌtäp  ˈfȯ(ə)r- 

ˈfōrt-əp,

ˈfȯrt-

: a platform near the top of a ship's foremast