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between-deck

[ bih-tween-dek ]

noun

, Nautical.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of between-deck1

First recorded in 1715–25

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Example Sentences

They travelled as between deck passengers and suffered terribly from the cold.

Inside, they hesitated with it, midway between deck and ceiling of the flooded compartment.

But the other two went to his aid, and planted themselves between Deck and his steed.

Victor sat in the rigging, half-way between deck and cross-trees, trying to recover his breath before descending on deck.

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