hurricane deck

noun

a deck at the top of a passenger steamer, having a roof supported by light scantlings.

Nearby words

hurrah, hurray, hurri, hurrian, hurricane, hurricane deck, hurricane lamp, hurricane warning, hurricane-force wind, hurried, hurriedly

Origin of hurricane deck

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Related forms

hur·ri·cane-decked, adjective

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Examples from the Web for hurricane deck

I went on the hurricane-deck to get a better view of the wreck.
Up the River|Oliver Optic
In fact, Hugh had begun to want her and the hurricane-deck to himself.
Gideon's Band|George W. Cable
It is among the trees high up, on a level with the hurricane-deck.
The Death Shot|Mayne Reid
We could see the tall figure of Colonel Ellet standing on the hurricane-deck of the Queen.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn

I remained in the pilot-house with Washburn, while Buck Lingley was on the lookout on the hurricane-deck.
Up the River|Oliver Optic

British Dictionary definitions for hurricane deck

hurricane deck

noun

a ship's deck that is covered by a light deck as a sunshade

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