quarter-deck

A form of quarterdeck — The aft part of the upper deck of a ship; normally reserved for officers

Meanings

nounquarter-deck (plural quarter-decks)

plural quarter-decks

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of quarterdeck.
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APA

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Chicago

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