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quarterdeck

/ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk/

/ˈkwɔrtərˌdɛk/

Translations

quarterdecknoun

quarterdecks

/ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk/

/ˈkwɔrtərˌdɛk/

The captain stood on the quarterdeck, overseeing the crew.

Капитан стоял на квартердеке, наблюдая за экипажем.

Synonyms

ship's deck

navigation area

quarterdeckadjective

/ˈkwɔː.təˌdɛk/

/ˈkwɔr.tɚˌdɛk/

Used attributively to describe things connected with the quarterdeck or naval discipline.

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.