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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

FOREHOOK

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

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

FOREHOOK

FOREHOOK Fore "hook `, n. (Naut. )

 

Defn: A piece of timber placed across the stem, to unite the bows and strengthen the fore part of the ship; a breast hook.