poop deck

American  

noun

1. a weather deck on top of a poop.

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poop deck British  

noun

1. nautical the deck on top of the poop

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Etymology

Origin of poop deck

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

And the poop deck, where passengers crowded as the ship sank, folded under itself.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2021

The poop deck is being repaired traditionally, using wooden planks caulked with cotton and oakum then sealed with pitch.

From New York Times • May 29, 2016

“I grabbed my tin hat and ran up to the poop deck and when everyone was up there we didn’t see any planes or anything, but a Liberty Ship near us was sinking,” Cribbs said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2014

Admiral Romney needs a time-out on the poop deck.

From Forbes • Oct. 11, 2012

There is, too, a poop deck 70ft. long, which is scarcely ever touched, even by a heavy sea.

From Six Letters From the Colonies by Seaton, R. C. (Robert Cooper)