Quarterdeck
[kwawr-ter-dek] /ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk/
noun, Nautical.
1.
the part of a weather deck that runs aft from the midship area or the mainmast to the stern or poop of a vessel.
/ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk/
noun
1.
(nautical) the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use
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