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forehold

forehold

1 9.7
A storage space near the front of a ship for cargo
  • noun
  • /ˈfɔːrhoʊld/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bodega de proa
  • We found extra fishing gear stored in the ship's forehold.

Examples

  • The crew packed the supplies into the forehold before setting sail.

  • 70 quintals already done salted down in that forehold.

  • Fresh water is stored in the forehold to last throughout the journey.

Synonyms

hold
vsforehold
187 4.6

A space where people or things are kept

is the ship front storage area used for goods during transport
cargo hold
vsforehold
16 3.9

A space on a ship or plane that contains goods during transport

is the forward section of the ship used for storing goods
storage area
vsforehold
11 2.0

A space in a ship or plane where cargo is kept

is specifically the forward storage compartment for ship supplies
cargo area
vsforehold
5 3.6

Part of a ship, plane, or vehicle where goods are stored

is specifically the front section of a ship for goods storage
forepeak
vsforehold
  • Specialized
1 9.4

A small space at the front of a boat for storing ropes, tools, and weight to balance the boat

is the forward cargo compartment focused on carrying goods rather than ballast

Surface Forms

forehold singular
foreholds plural

Morphology

forehold = hold (transparent) = fore + hold

The prefix 'fore-' clearly indicates the forward position of the cargo hold, making the meaning easily derivable.

Etymology

The word forehold breaks into fore meaning 'front', like in forehead, and hold meaning 'a place to keep things', so a forehold is the cargo space at the front of a ship.