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- [kwawr-ter-dek]
- /ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk/
- /ˈkwɔː.tə.dek/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwawr-ter-dek]
- /ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk/
Definitions of quarterdeck word
- noun quarterdeck the part of a weather deck that runs aft from the midship area or the mainmast to the stern or poop of a vessel. 1
- noun quarterdeck The part of a ship’s upper deck near the stern, traditionally reserved for officers. 1
- noun quarterdeck rear part of ship's deck 1
- noun quarterdeck the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use 0
- noun quarterdeck the after part of the upper deck of a ship, usually reserved for officers 0
- noun quarterdeck the part of the upper deck of a ship reserved for official ceremonies and as the station of the officer of the deck in port 0
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Origin of quarterdeck
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30
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Parts of speech for Quarterdeck
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quarterdeck popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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