What does forrard mean?
Forrard means (dialectal, chiefly nautical) Forward..
Forrard
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
(dialectal, chiefly nautical) Forward..
Example Sentences
Here and there an adventurous genius coins a phrase for the benefit of posterity,--as we once heard a mate order a couple of men to "go forrard and trim the ship's whiskers," to the utter bewilderment of his captain, who, in thirty years' following of the sea, had never heard the martingale chains and stays so designated.
Off, here, Masser Mile--larboard bow, well forrard; look sharp and soon see him, yourself, sir."
The old chap who had just come off the look-out, had returned forrard again, and I was alone on that part of the deck.
Synonyms for forrard
Antonyms for forrard
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- forrad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for forrard?
Common synonyms include forward, frontwards, forwards, frontward.
What is the opposite of forrard?
Possible antonyms include back, backward, rearward, backwards.
How do you use forrard in a sentence?
Here and there an adventurous genius coins a phrase for the benefit of posterity,--as we once heard a mate order a couple of men to "go forrard and trim the ship's whiskers," to the utter bewilderment of his captain, who, in thirty years' following of the sea, had never heard the martingale chains and stays so designated.
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