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main deck

American

noun

Nautical.

the uppermost weatherproof deck, running the full length of a ship.

main deck British

noun

the uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel

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Etymology

Origin of main deck

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

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"Today's world needs signs and testimonies that give hope more than words," he said in an impromptu speech in English on the main deck.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

With the boat on its side, the group had to crawl along the emergency staircase for two floors, past the restaurant and dining room on the main deck.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

But a confidential report, obtained by The Times from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said the blaze began in a plastic trash can on the main deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

After breakfast, Javier pulled the kids out onto the main deck for one last photo together.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2022

On the main deck, the mate waited at the rail, his dead eyes seeing everything.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

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