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HURRICANE-DECK

\hˈʌɹɪkˌe͡ɪndˈɛk], \hˈʌɹɪkˌe‍ɪndˈɛk], \h_ˈʌ_ɹ_ɪ_k_ˌeɪ_n_d_ˈɛ_k]\

Definitions of HURRICANE-DECK

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A light deck above the others. Hurricane-house, any temporary building on deck.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

n. The upper deck of steam-boats.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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