1. the front part of a ship or aircraft, especially the section forward of the midship area
Usage: nautical/aviation; often used in naval and aeronautical contexts

Examples

• The forebody of the ship was designed to cut through waves efficiently.
• Damage to the forebody required extensive repairs at the shipyard.
• The aircraft's forebody houses the cockpit and navigation systems.
• Naval architects carefully shape the forebody to reduce drag.
• The forebody section was reinforced to withstand rough seas.