FOREDECK

foredeck

(noun) the deck between the bridge and the forecastle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

foredeck (plural foredecks)

The part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast

Source: Wiktionary


Fore"deck`, n. (Naut.)

Definition: The fore part of a deck, or of a ship.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 April 2024

POLYGENIC

(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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