quarterdeck

[ kwawr-ter-dek ]

/ ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk /

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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.

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Origin of quarterdeck

First recorded in 1620–30

Words nearby quarterdeck

quarter blanket, quarter-bound, quarter-breed, quarter crack, quarter day, quarterdeck, quarter dollar, quarter eagle, quartered, quarterfinal, quarterfinalist

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How to use quarterdeck in a sentence

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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
At length, one morning, Captain Griggs came out of his cabin and climbed upon the poop, calling all hands aft to the quarterdeck.
Richard Carvel, Complete|Winston Churchill
Without further parley, the two warrant-officers went to the quarterdeck, where the Captain was standing.
True Blue|W.H.G. Kingston

Before a dozen words had been spoken Evans stepped forward and flung the spokesman from the quarterdeck.
The Pirate of Panama|William MacLeod Raine
Stow my quid, but I'll send some of you to feed the fishes if you try to make the f'c'sle rule the quarterdeck.
The Pirate of Panama|William MacLeod Raine
Im glad youre here on my quarterdeck with me to-night, doctor.
Cursed|George Allan England

British Dictionary definitions for quarterdeck

quarterdeck

/ (ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk) /

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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