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QUARTER-DECK

\kwˈɔːtədˈɛk], \kwˈɔːtədˈɛk], \k_w_ˈɔː_t_ə_d_ˈɛ_k]\

Definitions of QUARTER-DECK

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The part of the deck of a ship abaft the mainmast.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

That part of the upper deck abaft the main-mast.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In a ship, the short upper deck from the aftmost end of the main chains to the stern.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. That part of the deck of a ship which extends from the stern to the mainmast.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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