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second deck

second deck

1 6.0
An upper covered area that runs the full length of a large ship
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : segundo puente
  • The officers gathered on the second deck to discuss the day's operations.

Examples

  • The second deck is beautiful.

  • The second deck offers stunning views of the ocean.

  • During the storm, passengers were instructed to remain below the second deck for safety.

  • The second deck offered a clear view of the approaching coastline.

  • The dining hall is located on the second deck of the cruise ship, offering a beautiful view of the ocean.

  • After exploring the lower levels, we ascended to the second deck, where the lounge area was bustling with guests.

  • I found a quiet spot to read on the second deck, away from the noise of the main deck below.

Synonyms

upper deck
vssecond deck
9 3.4

A higher level on a ship or in a stadium where people sit

is the continuous sheltered uppermost level extending the full length
main deck
vssecond deck
  • Specialized
3 5.0

The top covered deck that runs the full length of a large ship

is the uppermost sheltered level rather than fully enclosed
awning deck
vssecond deck
8.4

An upper deck on a passenger ship covered for seating and enjoying the view

is a fully sheltered continuous upper level rather than a partly open seating area

Surface Forms

second deck singular
second decks plural

Morphology

2nd + deck

The phrase combines the ordinal 'second' (indicating the position after the first) with 'deck' (a platform on a ship), so a B1 learner who knows both words will infer it denotes the deck above the first. The precise nautical detail about being the uppermost sheltered, full-length deck is a specialized specification but does not prevent straightforward compositional understanding; ordinal + noun constructions are cross-linguistically common.

Etymology

Second deck is the name for the covered deck one level above the main deck on a large ship. The image is simple: the second deck runs the full length of the ship and gives people a sheltered place to walk and look out, so it means the 'uppermost sheltered deck'.