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

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

The starboard deck light was on and by its light Merriman could see the manager take his leave, cross the gangway, pass up the wharf and enter the shed.

From The Pit Prop Syndicate by Crofts, Freeman Wills

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

Steps came overhead; a shadow blotted out the glass of the deck light.

From The Ice Pilot by Leverage, Henry