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

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

I was only on deck until my lord had had his say in the poop cabin with the master and a gentleman who appeared most in authority.

From To Have and to Hold by Johnston, Mary

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

We worked together for several years at the same table in the poop cabin of the 'Beagle' during her celebrated voyage, he with his microscope and myself at the charts.

From Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1 by Darwin, Francis, Sir

"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