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forebody

forebody

8.4
The front part of a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • noun
  • /ˈfɔːrˌbɒdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : proa
  • The forebody of the ship was reinforced to withstand harsh ocean conditions during storms.

Examples

  • The engineer examined the forebody to ensure it was structurally sound before the voyage.

  • Damage to the forebody can affect the ship's performance and safety at sea.

  • Workers painted the forebody a bright red to increase visibility in the water.

  • The ship's forebody was designed for speed.

  • The forebody of the aircraft is crucial for aerodynamics.

  • The forebody of the aircraft is designed to reduce drag and improve aerodynamics.

  • Engineers studied the forebody of the vehicle to enhance its stability at high speeds.

Synonyms

bow
vsforebody
123 4.9

The front part of a ship or plane

is the term for the front of many vehicle types, not only marine ones
nose
vsforebody
58 5.6

The front part of something, like a plane or rocket

is the front area without stressing projection or shape
fore
vsforebody
28 8.3

The front part of a ship or plane

is the front area for any vehicle type, not only ships or planes
prow
vsforebody
7 7.4

The pointed front part of a ship or boat

is the front part generally, not necessarily pointed
stem
vsforebody
  • Specialized
5 8.6

The front part of a boat where the sides meet

is the front area more generally, not only that joining point
front end
vsforebody
4 3.6

The part at the forward side of something that you meet first, like a car's nose

is the front area of vehicles specifically, not just any forward side
forepart
vsforebody
  • Archaic
7.5

The front part of a thing, animal, or building

is used for front parts of vehicles rather than any object

Surface Forms

forebody singular
forebodies plural

Morphology

forebody = body (transparent) = fore + body

The prefix 'fore-' clearly indicates the front part of something, combined with 'body' to mean the front part of a structure.

Etymology

Forebody comes from the parts fore- meaning 'front' and body meaning 'body', the same fore- you see in forehead or the word 'before'. So, forebody is the front part of a ship, plane, or other vehicle.