quarterdeck

quar·ter·deck

Q0018200 (kwôr′tər-dĕk′)n. The after part of the upper deck of a ship, usually reserved for officers.

quarterdeck

(ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk) n (Nautical Terms) nautical the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use

quar•ter•deck

(ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk)

n. the part of the weather deck of a vessel that runs from the midship area to the stern. [1620–30]

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quarterdeck - the stern area of a ship's upper deckdeck - any of various platforms built into a vesselshelter deck, weather deck - upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below

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