FOREHOOK
\fˈɔːhʊk], \fˈɔːhʊk], \f_ˈɔː_h_ʊ_k]\
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A piece of timber placed across the stem, to unite the bows and strengthen the fore part of the ship; a breast hook.
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A piece of timber placed across the stem, to unite the bows and strengthen the fore part of the ship; a breast hook.
By Noah Webster.
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