n. (Naut.) A piece of timber placed across the stem, to unite the bows and strengthen the fore part of the ship; a breast hook. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. One of the anterior feet of a quadruped or multiped; -- usually written fore foot. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Shipbuilding) A piece of timber which terminates the keel at the fore end, connecting it with the lower end of the stem. [ 1913 Webster ]