trunk cabin

noun

1. a cabin of a yacht that presents a long, low profile with a relatively unbroken line fore and aft. Compare doghouse ( def 2 ).

trunk cabin

noun

1. nautical a long relatively low cabin above the deck of a yacht

Word History and Origins

Origin of trunk cabin¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

She had a trunk cabin over three-quarters of her, and an open cockpit aft.

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Case could see four men moving about in the cockpit at the rear of the little trunk cabin.

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Instead of moving toward the dinghy, the boys sprang to the top of the trunk cabin and dashed forward toward the wheel.

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The Spanish vessel was Baltimore, or clipper built, with a trunk-cabin, and had every appearance of sailing fast.

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