- forehold
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: fore- + hold: a hold in the forward part of a ship
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
forehold
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Forehold — Fore hold , n. (Naut.) The forward part of the hold of a ship. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
forehold — 1. verb To hold or believe beforehand; assume; anticipate; predict; presage; prognosticate. Instead of that he has encountered nothing but harsh criticism, unkindly dispositions, even on the part of his relatives, and he naturally drifted into… … Wiktionary
predict — verb a) To state, or make something known in advance, especially using inference or special knowledge. How could I ever predict this could happen? b) To believe or hold to be true in advance; … Wiktionary
forepeak — n. Naut. the end of the forehold in the angle of the bows … Useful english dictionary
