quarterdeck
[kwawr-ter-dek]
- 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
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Contemporary Examples of quarterdeck
It may be delightfully chewy, richly tannic, and marvelous for sipping one sultry night on the quarterdeck of your yacht.
He marched up to the quarterdeck, stood at attention, and said, “Petty Officer Klauser reporting for duty.”
Historical Examples of quarterdeck
“Send a couple of hands to open the two quarterdeck ports,” I said, mildly.
'Twixt Land & SeaJoseph Conrad
Would it be satisfactory to you to see him placed on the quarterdeck?
The Grateful IndianW.H.G. Kingston
Captain Candage paused in his patrol of the quarterdeck and gazed down on the wallet.
Blow The Man DownHolman Day
The master-at-arms, who had been looking for him, told him that he was wanted on the quarterdeck.
The Rival CrusoesW.H.G. Kingston
Captain Penrose then appeared on the quarterdeck with a sorrowful countenance.
True BlueW.H.G. Kingston
quarterdeck
- 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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