'tween deck

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. any space between two continuous decks in the hull of a vessel, as between a shelter deck and a freeboard deck.

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'tween deck British  

noun

1. nautical a space between two continuous decks of a vessel

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Etymology

Origin of 'tween deck

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Inside, nearly everything above and below decks was rebuilt or replaced, and a new ’tween deck was sandwiched in between the cargo holds and the main deck, the original having been removed in the 1930s.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2016

And Wavertree once again has its ’tween deck, a modest level between the main deck and the cargo hold that had been absent for decades.

From New York Times • May 29, 2016

The ’tween deck is abuzz with gentlemen and commoners both, wondering what this land sighting means.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

We cannot get the houses built fast enough, and we are crammed together almost the way we were on the ’tween deck of the Susan Constant.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

Then they are ushered below to the ’tween deck for the long journey home.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone