poop deck
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of poop deck
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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And the poop deck, where passengers crowded as the ship sank, folded under itself.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2021
“I grabbed my tin hat and ran up to the poop deck and when everyone was up there we didn’t see any planes or anything, but a Liberty Ship near us was sinking,” Cribbs said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2014
Admiral Romney needs a time-out on the poop deck.
From Forbes ● Oct. 11, 2012
They marched in, in waves, and waited behind the chairs at tables for 10 until the daily announcements from the poop deck above were completed and they were told to be seated.
From New York Times ● Sep. 5, 2012
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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