deck light

noun

, Nautical.

1. a skylight for a 'tween deck, built flush with the upper deck.
2. any light for illuminating the deck of a ship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deck light¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Bulla went down towards his cabin door and Beamish, snapping off the deck light, returned to his.

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Stealing a glance down, I saw the girl's face shining whitely in the deck light.

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