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- [dek-hous]
- /ˈdɛkˌhaʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dek-hous]
- /ˈdɛkˌhaʊs/
Definitions of deckhouse word
- noun deckhouse a houselike cabin on the deck of a ship 3
- noun deckhouse a small cabinlike structure located topside on a ship 3
- noun plural deckhouse any enclosed structure projecting above the weather deck of a vessel and, usually, surrounded by exposed deck area on all sides. Compare superstructure (def 4). 1
- noun deckhouse A superstructure on the deck of a ship or boat, used primarily to house equipment or for storage, or (formerly) for accommodations. 1
- noun deckhouse A cabin that protrudes above a ship's deck. 0
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Origin of deckhouse
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; deck + house
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Parts of speech for Deckhouse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deckhouse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
deckhouse usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deckhouse
noun deckhouse
- box — A box is a square or rectangular container with hard or stiff sides. Boxes often have lids.
- shed — Textiles. (on a loom) a triangular, transverse opening created between raised and lowered warp threads through which the shuttle passes in depositing the loose pick.
- chalet — A chalet is a small wooden house, especially in a mountain area or a holiday camp.
- room — channel
- shack — a rough cabin; shanty.
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