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.
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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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