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half deck

noun

  1. (in a sailing ship) the portion of the deck below the upper or spar deck and aft of the mainmast.


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Other Words From

  • half-decker noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of half deck1

First recorded in 1620–30

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Example Sentences

These were put in irons under the half-deck of the Windsor Castle, to be tried upon their arrival in England.

Donald had seen his chest stowed inside the half-deck and had watched the rumpus on the dock.

There were numerous shouts out on deck and sea-booted feet clattered outside the half-deck door.

After sweeping up the poop, Donald went down to the half-deck and found Thompson having his dinner.

The rough talk of the half-deck and the cutting jibes of his shipmates no longer wounded his sensibilities.

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