spar deck

noun

Nautical.

1. the upper deck of a vessel, extending from stem to stern.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spar deck¹

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

I crept back from the ventilation grate and made my way upstairs to join Annabeth and Tyson on the spar deck.

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Undead sailors calmly went about their business on the spar deck.

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Spar′-deck, the upper deck of a vessel.

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He passed from the spar deck to the berth deck, where everything was in keeping with her appearance above.

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On the upper or spar deck was placed her armament, consisting of two immense pivot guns and eight broadside guns.

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