quarterdeck

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Noun quarterdeck has 1 sense

quarterdeck - the stern area of a ship's upper deck
--₁ is a kind of deck
--₁ is a part of weather deck, shelter deck

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Quarterdeck

Noun:

1. The aft part of a ship's upper deck, traditionally reserved for officers.

Example sentence: The captain stood on the quarterdeck, overlooking the crew's activities.

Noun:

2. The raised platform at the stern of a ship, where the ship's wheel is located.

Example sentence: The helmsman skillfully steered the ship from the quarterdeck.

Noun:

3. An elevated place of command or authority.

Example sentence: The CEO patiently answered questions from the press on the modern quarterdeck of the company.

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