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Webster 1913 Edition

Forehook

Fore′hookˊ

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Noun.
(Naut.)
A piece of timber placed across the stem, to unite the bows and strengthen the fore part of the ship; a breast hook.

Webster 1828 Edition

Forehook

FO'REHOOK

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Noun.
In ships, a breast-hook; a piece of timber placed across the stem to unite the bows and strengthen the forepart of the ship.

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