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belowdecks

American  
[bih-loh-deks] / bɪˈloʊˌdɛks /

adverb

Nautical.

  1. within the hull of a vessel.

    Fire raged belowdecks.

Etymology

Origin of belowdecks

below + deck + -s 1

Example Sentences

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In desperation I turned, just in time to see Regan dart belowdecks with a single-minded purpose I’d recognize anywhere.

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I barely managed to get out of his way before he shoved past me, making a beeline for one of the hatches that led belowdecks.

From Literature

Right before my head dipped belowdecks, I looked up to see Elliot watching me.

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The simulation jumped back to a split screen as I stomped away from Elliot and followed the Butterfly belowdecks.

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“You knew the Butterfly was going to be belowdecks. That’s not fair.”

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