orlop

American  

[awr-lop] / ˈɔr lɒp /

noun

Nautical.

1. the lowermost of four or more decks above the space at the bottom of a hull.

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orlop British  

/ ˈɔːlɒp /

noun

1. nautical (in a vessel with four or more decks) the lowest deck

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Etymology

Origin of orlop

1375–1425; late Middle English overloppe < Middle Dutch over-loop covering, literally, an over-leap, equivalent to over- over- + -loopen to run, extend; see leap

Example Sentences

The G deck aft and the orlop deck at both ends of the vessel were below the water line.

From Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' by Government, British

The orlop deck between bulkheads which formed the top of the tunnel was also water-tight.

From Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' by Government, British

It was by this scuttle that access was obtained to all the decks below C down to the peak tank top on the orlop deck.

From Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' by Government, British

The hatchway of the lower deck was open, and down this they passed to the orlop deck.

From Chronicles of Martin Hewitt by Morrison, Arthur

At the same time the customary interior planking below the orlop beams was omitted.

From Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships by Holmes, George C. V.