deck light

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of deck light

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

My neighbor leaves his back deck light on all night long and it shines right in my bedroom.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2022

The glow from the overhead sun which streamed through the deck light brought out the details of the shaft alley as far aft as the second coupling.

From The Ice Pilot by Leverage, Henry

Neither could he forget the curious gleam in the stranger’s eyes when a ray from a deck light fell across his shadowy face—unusually small eyes set a little too close together to inspire confidence.

From The Dark Star by Stevens, William Dodge

The rifle lay across the table, and her knitted tam-o'-shanter was hanging from one corner of the piano; the deck light had been thrown open, and the companionway was unbarred.

From The Ice Pilot by Leverage, Henry

Helen Marr came through the cabin companion and stood by the nearest deck light to Stirling, fearing to bother him or to call his name.

From The Ice Pilot by Leverage, Henry