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quarterdeck

UK
/ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk/
US
/ˈkwɔrtərˌdɛk/

Translations

quarterdecknoun
quarterdecks
pl
UK
/ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk/
US
/ˈkwɔrtərˌdɛk/
gaillard d'arrièreMarine : partie arrière du pont supérieur réservée aux officiers.
The captain stood on the quarterdeck, overseeing the crew's activities.
Le capitaine se tenait sur le gaillard d'arrière, surveillant les activités de l'équipage.
Additional translations
gaillard d'honneurMarine : zone cérémonielle ou de prestige à bord, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
deck
platform
ship's deck
navigation area
quarterdeckadjective
UK
/ˈkwɔː.təˌdɛk/
US
/ˈkwɔr.tɚˌdɛk/
Used attributively to describe things connected with the quarterdeck or naval discipline.
du gaillard d'arrièreMarine : s'emploie pour ce qui est lié au gaillard d'arrière et à la discipline navale.
The cadet's quarterdeck manners impressed the visiting officers.
Les manières du cadet du gaillard d'arrière ont impressionné les officiers en visite.

Definitions

quarterdecknoun
The part of a ship's upper deck near the stern, traditionally reserved for officers.
The captain stood on the quarterdeck, overseeing the crew's activities.
A designated ceremonial area, ashore or afloat, where the officer of the deck stands watch and where honors and courtesies are rendered.
Visitors were required to salute when crossing the quarterdeck.
quarterdeckadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the quarterdeck, especially with reference to naval discipline or etiquette.
The cadet's quarterdeck manners impressed the visiting officers.
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