weather deck

weather deck

noun
(on a ship) the uppermost continuous deck exposed to the weather.

Origin:
1840–50
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Weather deck is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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weather deck

noun
upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below 
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