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afterdeck

afterdeck

8.3
The rear part of a ship's deck behind the middle
  • noun
  • /ˈæftərˌdɛk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cubierta de popa
  • Then her eyes were drawn back to the ship with a shock as Robyn groaned and staggered on the afterdeck.

Examples

  • The deckhand pulled him to within ten feet of the pilothouse before a wave pitched Bob onto the Wayfarer's afterdeck, where he broke his nose against the A net winch.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • He looked at the afterdeck to be sure she was out of earshot.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Get ours to the Phoebe quick... and the Germans to the afterdeck with the others.

    The Sea Wolves (1980)

  • The group drinking Krug on the afterdeck had made a sartorial effort, with one notable exception.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Barker took a deck chair on the afterdeck, starboard side, right next to a young American woman tanning herself, sleek in a black Speedo.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • After finishing dinner, I enjoyed a pleasant evening on the afterdeck while watching the sunset.

  • The crew assembled on the afterdeck to discuss the next day's sailing plans under the stars.

  • As the ship sailed smoothly, passengers relaxed on the afterdeck, enjoying the gentle sea breeze.

Synonyms

poop
vsafterdeck
  • Specialized
4 9.5

A raised deck at the back of a ship where people watch or give orders

is a general aft deck area without raised height or command function
quarterdeck
vsafterdeck
  • Specialized
4 8.9

The rear area of a ship's top deck where officers stand for ceremonies

is the aft deck area itself rather than a ceremonial officer space
poop deck
vsafterdeck
  • Specialized
2 9.1

A raised deck at the back of a ship where people stand

is the deck area toward the stern aft of midships rather than a roof
fantail
vsafterdeck
  • Specialized
2 9.3

Fan-shaped part of a ship's deck that sticks out at the back

is the aft deck area nearer midships not an overhanging part
after part
vsafterdeck
  • Specialized
9.1

The back part of a ship

is specifically the deck area toward the stern not the whole rear

Surface Forms

afterdeck singular
afterdecks plural

Morphology

afterdeck = deck (transparent) = after + deck

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'after' (toward the stern) and 'deck' (ship platform), a standard nautical compound. [Postprocessing: moved 'after' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Afterdeck is made of after 'behind' or 'toward the back' and deck 'the floor of a ship'. So it literally names the part of the ship's deck at the back, which is why it means the rear area of the deck.