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tərˌdɛk noun Nautical.
the part of a weather deck that runs aft from the midship area or the mainmast to the stern or poop of a vessel.
Origin:
1620–30
1620–30
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quarterdeck (ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| nautical the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use | |
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Quarterdeck
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Example sentences
Any problems occurring at the bases are coordinated through the quarterdeck.
After nightfall on this day gasoline carried in drums on the quarterdeck was jettisoned.
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