poop cabin

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. a cabin situated immediately beneath the poop deck of a ship.

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Etymology

Origin of poop cabin

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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poop cabin

Rest had to be taken by these superiors either when sitting on ordinary chairs placed on the poop cabin, or in armchairs if such were on board—their clothes on, their arms by their side.

From In the Day of Adversity by Bloundelle-Burton, John

I took some trouble to find out, and was told it was under the poop cabin.

From The Secret of the Reef by Bindloss, Harold

A moment after, the sentry on the quarter-deck outside the entrance to the poop cabin fired his piece.

From Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main by Crawford, Will

"Please to walk this way, sir," said the officer, leading towards the poop cabin, and preceding me with a degree of assurance that boded ill for his impression of my dignity.

From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Lever, Charles James

At 4 a.m of the 11th a tremendous sea struck the ship abaft, which stove in four windows, or stern-ports, of the upper or poop cabin.

From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Whymper, Frederick