quarterdeck

[kwawr-ter-dek]

noun Nautical.

the part of a weather deck that runs aft from the midship area or the mainmast to the stern or poop of a vessel.

Origin of quarterdeck

First recorded in 1620–30

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Examples from the Web for quarterdeck

Contemporary Examples of quarterdeck

It may be delightfully chewy, richly tannic, and marvelous for sipping one sultry night on the quarterdeck of your yacht.
Drinking With the Stars: Drew Barrymore, Ramona Singer Wade Into Wine
Rebecca Dana
July 27, 2012
He marched up to the quarterdeck, stood at attention, and said, “Petty Officer Klauser reporting for duty.”
Inside Seal Team Six by Don Mann Excerpt
Don Mann
December 4, 2011

Historical Examples of quarterdeck

“Send a couple of hands to open the two quarterdeck ports,” I said, mildly.
'Twixt Land & Sea
Joseph Conrad
Would it be satisfactory to you to see him placed on the quarterdeck?
The Grateful Indian
W.H.G. Kingston
Captain Candage paused in his patrol of the quarterdeck and gazed down on the wallet.
Blow The Man Down
Holman Day
The master-at-arms, who had been looking for him, told him that he was wanted on the quarterdeck.
The Rival Crusoes
W.H.G. Kingston
Captain Penrose then appeared on the quarterdeck with a sorrowful countenance.
True Blue
W.H.G. Kingston

British Dictionary definitions for quarterdeck

quarterdeck

noun

nautical the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use

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