quarterdeck

[ kwawr-ter-dek ]

/ ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk /

noun Nautical.

the part of a weather deck that runs aft from the midship area or the mainmast to the stern or poop of a vessel.

Origin of quarterdeck

First recorded in 1620–30

Words nearby quarterdeck

quarter blanket, quarter-bound, quarter-breed, quarter crack, quarter day, quarterdeck, quarter dollar, quarter eagle, quartered, quarterfinal, quarterfinalist

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Example sentences from the Web for quarterdeck

It may be delightfully chewy, richly tannic, and marvelous for sipping one sultry night on the quarterdeck of your yacht.
Drinking With the Stars: Drew Barrymore, Ramona Singer Wade Into Wine|Rebecca Dana|July 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He marched up to the quarterdeck, stood at attention, and said, “Petty Officer Klauser reporting for duty.”
Inside Seal Team Six by Don Mann Excerpt|Don Mann|December 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
I carried my lantern across her quarterdeck, and with timid steps again descended into the after cabin.
The Pilots of Pomona|Robert Leighton
On the quarterdeck was the commander; and presently, when the men had been reported present, he gave them a few words.
Pincher Martin, O.D.|H. Taprell Dorling

Two or three there was walkin' aft the quarterdeck, so out I sings 'Hullo!
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 66, No. 408, January 1849|Various
Im glad youre here on my quarterdeck with me to-night, doctor.
Cursed|George Allan England
They found their deliverer pacing his quarterdeck, with his hands in his pockets, and a stern frown on his countenance.
Philosopher Jack|R.M. Ballantyne

British Dictionary definitions for quarterdeck

quarterdeck

/ (ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk) /

noun

nautical the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	quarterdeck
释义	quarterdeck [ kwawr-ter-dek ] / ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk / noun Nautical. the part of a weather deck that runs aft from the midship area or the mainmast to the stern or poop of a vessel. Origin of quarterdeck First recorded in 1620–30 Words nearby quarterdeck quarter blanket, quarter-bound, quarter-breed, quarter crack, quarter day, quarterdeck, quarter dollar, quarter eagle, quartered, quarterfinal, quarterfinalist Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for quarterdeck It may be delightfully chewy, richly tannic, and marvelous for sipping one sultry night on the quarterdeck of your yacht. Drinking With the Stars: Drew Barrymore, Ramona Singer Wade Into Wine\|Rebecca Dana\|July 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST He marched up to the quarterdeck, stood at attention, and said, “Petty Officer Klauser reporting for duty.” Inside Seal Team Six by Don Mann Excerpt\|Don Mann\|December 4, 2011\|DAILY BEAST I carried my lantern across her quarterdeck, and with timid steps again descended into the after cabin. The Pilots of Pomona\|Robert Leighton On the quarterdeck was the commander; and presently, when the men had been reported present, he gave them a few words. Pincher Martin, O.D.\|H. Taprell Dorling Two or three there was walkin' aft the quarterdeck, so out I sings 'Hullo! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 66, No. 408, January 1849\|Various Im glad youre here on my quarterdeck with me to-night, doctor. Cursed\|George Allan England They found their deliverer pacing his quarterdeck, with his hands in his pockets, and a stern frown on his countenance. Philosopher Jack\|R.M. Ballantyne British Dictionary definitions for quarterdeck quarterdeck / (ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk) / noun nautical the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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