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afterpeak

American  
[af-ter-peek, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌpik, ˈɑf- /

noun

Nautical.

  1. the extreme after part of the interior of a hull, especially that part below the water immediately forward of the sternpost (forepeak ).

afterpeak British  
/ ˈɑːftəˌpiːk /

noun

  1. nautical the space behind the aftermost bulkhead, often used for storage

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Etymology

Origin of afterpeak

after + peak 1

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P to stern   Afterpeak tank for trimming ship.

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Afterpeak tank for trimming ship.

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