foretopmen

/ˈfɔrˌtɑpmən/
noun
  1. Sailors who work on the foretop (a platform near the top of a ship's foremast).
    • The captain called for the foretopmen to report to the foremast.
    • The foretopmen climbed the rigging to adjust the sails.
    • During the storm, the foretopmen worked quickly to secure the lines.
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