adjective / noun / adverb

fore

FOR/fˈɔr/

The front part or a position toward it.

The fore part of the boat catches the light.

A simple sailboat in side view with its front bow warmly highlighted and rear muted, fore location, no labels.

Etymology

The prefix fore- marks what comes before or occupies the front. The adjective apparently arose from fore- compounds, turning that positional relationship into a description of something situated at the front.

In context

Storytime Haven33:46

the man saw the great creature rear above him. Then with a crash the fore feet fell upon him and dashed him to the ground.

Sir Nigel ⚔️🌟 | A Tale of Chivalry and Adventure | Arthur Conan Doyle

More examples

The passengers moved fore and aft.
A rope lay in the fore compartment.
She pointed toward the fore of the vessel.

Forms

fore

Similar words

forward: Forward is the ordinary directional term.
bow: Bow specifically names a vessel's front.