upper works

British  

plural noun

1. nautical the parts of a vessel above the waterline when fully laden

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Example Sentences

Their upper works had been sheared off or twisted; it was doubtful that any men could have survived if the ships had been manned.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Hindenburg lies in 66 ft. of water, on an even keel, with its upper works projecting above water.

From Time Magazine Archive

In Fort Perithori, they abandoned the upper works, retired underground, and conked Nazis one by one as they tried to enter.

From Time Magazine Archive

Suddenly a crash above them told that a solid shot had struck the upper works of the Russian cruiser.

From At the Fall of Port Arthur Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy by Stratemeyer, Edward

Their shots punished us terribly, though, as if hoping to take possession of us, they spared us betwixt wind and water, and directed their fire on our upper works and spars.

From A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)