fore fore /ˈfɔr/

adjective

1. (seafaring) situated at or toward the bow of a vessel  ( fore )
   (seafaring) situated at or toward the bow of a vessel
   

adverb

1. Near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane  ( fore , forward )
   near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane
    The captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments
   the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments
   

noun

1. Front part of a vessel or aircraft  ( fore , prow , stem , bow )
   front part of a vessel or aircraft
    He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
   he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line