Foot-waling. The inside planks or lining of a vessel, over the floor-timbers.
Fore. Used to distinguish the forward part of a vessel, or things in that direction; as, fore mast, fore hatch, in opposition to aft or after.
Fore-and-aft. Lengthwise with the vessel. In opposition to athwart-ships. (See Sails.)
Forecastle. That part of the upper deck forward of the fore mast; or, as some say, forward of the after part of the fore channels. (See Plate 1.) Also, the forward part of the vessel, under the deck, where the sailors live, in merchant vessels.
Fore-foot. A piece of timber at the forward extremity of the keel, upon which the lower end of the stem rests. (See Plate 3.)
Fore-ganger. A short piece of rope grafted on a harpoon, to which the line is bent.
Fore-lock. A flat piece of iron, driven through the end of a bolt, to prevent its drawing.
Fore Mast. The forward mast of all vessels. (See Plate 1.)
Forereach. To shoot ahead, especially when going in stays.
Fore-runner. A piece of rag, terminating the stray-line of the log-line.