forebody
- noun
- /ˈfɔːrˌbɒdi/
- Specialized
- The forebody of the ship was reinforced to withstand harsh ocean conditions during storms.
Examples
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The engineer examined the forebody to ensure it was structurally sound before the voyage.
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Damage to the forebody can affect the ship's performance and safety at sea.
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Workers painted the forebody a bright red to increase visibility in the water.
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The ship's forebody was designed for speed.
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The forebody of the aircraft is crucial for aerodynamics.
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The forebody of the aircraft is designed to reduce drag and improve aerodynamics.
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Engineers studied the forebody of the vehicle to enhance its stability at high speeds.
Synonyms
The front part of a ship or plane
The front part of something, like a plane or rocket
The front part of a ship or plane
The pointed front part of a ship or boat
The front part of a boat where the sides meet
The part at the forward side of something that you meet first, like a car's nose
The front part of a thing, animal, or building
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.