quarterdeck
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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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 | THE DAILY BEASTHe marched up to the quarterdeck, stood at attention, and said, “Petty Officer Klauser reporting for duty.”
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 ChurchillWithout further parley, the two warrant-officers went to the quarterdeck, where the Captain was standing.
True Blue | W.H.G. KingstonBefore 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 RaineIm glad youre here on my quarterdeck with me to-night, doctor.
Cursed | George Allan England
British Dictionary definitions for quarterdeck
/ (ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk) /
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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