Meanings
plural shelter decks
- nauticalA lightly-constructed deck over the main deck of a ship covering a space open to the weather; offering some protection from the weather but not completely enclosed.
Her saloons are luxurious, and there are a number of cosy alcoves, as well as a spacious shelter deck surrounded with large plate glass windows, enabling passengers to sit in arm chairs and at the same time enjoy an unobstructed view.
1939 June, G. W. Tripp, “The Modern Railway Steamer”, in Railway Magazine, page 392
Synonyms & antonyms
nounupper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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