fore

(noun) front part of a vessel or aircraft. Synonyms: bow, prow, stem. Example: "He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line."

(adj) situated at or toward the bow of a vessel. Synonyms: fore(prenominal) (vs. aft).

(adv) near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane. Synonyms: forward. Example: "The captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments."