quar|ter|deck

quar|ter|deck
quar|ter|deck «KWAWR tuhr DEHK», noun, verb.
–n.
1. the part of the upper deck between the mainmast and the stern of a sailing vessel, used especially by the officers of a ship.
2. a deck area on a modern naval vessel designated as the ceremonial post of the commanding officer: »

Following as best they might, the newsmen could expect only rudeness or a quarterdeck tongue-lashing when they got close (Time).

–v.i.
to walk up and down as on a quarterdeck: »

Figurative. He continued quarterdecking about the room for a few times in silence, and his annoyance subsided (E. F. Benson).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • deck — be·deck; deck; deck·ie; deck·man; quar·ter·deck·er; un·deck; deck·er; deck·le; …   English syllables

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  • quarterdecker — quar·ter·deck·er …   English syllables

  • Quarterdeck — Quar|ter|deck [ kvar...] das; s, s <aus gleichbed. engl. quarterdeck zu quarter »Mannschaftsabteilung an Bord« (die Mannschaften auf Kriegsschiffen wurden früher für den Wachdienst in vier Abteilungen aufgeteilt), dies zu altfr. quartier, vgl …   Das große Fremdwörterbuch

  • quarterdeck — quar|ter|deck [ kwɔrtər,dek ] noun count the back part of a ship s upper DECK, where the officers often live …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • quarterdeck — quar•ter•deck [[t]ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk[/t]] n. navig. the part of the weather deck of a vessel that runs from the midship area to the stern • Etymology: 1620–30 …   From formal English to slang

  • quarterdeck — quar|ter|deck [ˈkwo:tədek US ˈkwo:rtər ] n the back part of the upper level of a ship, which is used mainly by officers …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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