quarterdeck

[ kwawr-ter-dek ]

/ ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk /

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.

Nearby words

quarter-phase, quarter-wave plate, quarterage, quarterback, quarterback sneak, quarterdeck, quartered, quarterfinal, quarterfinalist, quartering, quarterlife crisis

Origin of quarterdeck

First recorded in 1620–30

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Examples from the Web for 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|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
I carried my lantern across her quarterdeck, and with timid steps again descended into the after cabin.
The Pilots of Pomona|Robert Leighton
On the quarterdeck was the commander; and presently, when the men had been reported present, he gave them a few words.
Pincher Martin, O.D.|H. Taprell Dorling

Two or three there was walkin' aft the quarterdeck, so out I sings 'Hullo!
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 66, No. 408, January 1849|Various
Im glad youre here on my quarterdeck with me to-night, doctor.
Cursed|George Allan England
They found their deliverer pacing his quarterdeck, with his hands in his pockets, and a stern frown on his countenance.
Philosopher Jack|R.M. Ballantyne

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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