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noun
a deck at the top of a passenger steamer, having a roof supported by light scantlings.
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Origin of hurricane deck
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
OTHER WORDS FROM hurricane deck
hur·ri·cane-decked, adjectiveWords nearby hurricane deck
hurrah, Hurri, Hurrian, hurricane, Hurricane Alley, hurricane deck, hurricane-force wind, hurricane lamp, hurricane warning, hurried, hurry
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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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