poop deck
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of poop deck
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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The captain’s cabin, where British naval officer Edward John Smith was resting when his ship struck the iceberg, has collapsed, as has the poop deck where passengers gathered as the liner sank.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2019
Cocktail hour on the poop deck and cruising were redolent of tourism.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 7, 2015
Admiral Romney needs a time-out on the poop deck.
From Forbes ● Oct. 11, 2012
Mr. Venturella came to know the Half Moon window intimately enough that he began referring to Henry Hudson, who is barely visible on the poop deck, as Hank.
From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2011
On looking up I found that we were addressed by a short, somewhat thick-set man, who stood at the rail that protected the forward extremity of the poop deck.
From A Marriage at Sea by Russell, W. Clark (William Clark)
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