hurricane deck

American  

noun

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

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hurricane deck British  

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• hurricane-decked adjective

Etymology

Origin of hurricane deck

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

After “supper,” a sumptuous repast at 6 p.m., we went on to the “hurricane deck” to enjoy the calm and pleasant evening outside.

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The view from the hurricane deck, though there are no striking varieties, is too novel to be monotonous.

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Off Ushant she picked up a brigantine which Charnock watched from the hurricane deck without premonition, and indeed without more than a passing curiosity.

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The interior arrangements were more convenient and spacious than any previously, and an innovation was the addition of a hurricane deck, upon which ample space for passengers is provided.

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I concluded I would prefer the hurricane deck of a Spanish pony to that of a ship, every time.

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