quarterdeck definition
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quarterdeck plural quarterdecks. quarterdeck. /ˈkwoɚtɚˌdɛk/. noun. plural quarterdecks. Learner's definition of QUARTERDECK. [count] : the upper level of a ship's deck that is located toward the rear of the ship and that is used mainly by officers.
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Definitions &Translations Quarter(noun) that part on either side of a horse's hoof between the toe and heel, being the side of the coffin. Quarter(noun) a term of study in a seminary, college, etc, etc.; properly, a fourth part of the year, but often longer or shorter.
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scupper scup·per 1. n. 1. Nautical An opening in the side of a ship at deck level to allow water to run off. 2. An opening for draining off water, as from a floor or the roof of a building. scup·per 2.
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deckhouse deck·house. (dĕk′hous′) n. A short, houselike structure on the upper deck of a ship. deckhouse. (ˈdɛkˌhaʊs) n. (Nautical Terms) a houselike cabin on the deck of a ship.
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Definitions &Translations Definitions for quarterdeckˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word quarterdeck. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: quarterdeck(noun) the stern area of a ship's upper deck.
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- When the Wind is two or three Points on the Quarter, the Ship taking a Lurch, brings the Wind on the other Side, and lays the Sails all dead to the Maſt; as the Yards are braced up, ſhe then having no Way, and the Helm being of no Service, I would therefore brace about the Head ſails ſharp the other Way ....
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Deck (River Steamers, etc.) the upper deck, usually a light deck, erected above the frame of the hull. Orlop deck. the deck or part of a deck where the cables are stowed, usually below the water line. Poop deck. the deck forming the roof of a poop or poop cabin, built on the upper deck and extending from the mizzenmast aft.Quarter-deck. the part of the upper deck abaft the mainmast, including the poop deck when there is one.he deck or part of a deck where the cables are stowed, usually below the water line. Poop deck. the deck forming the roof of a poop or poop cabin, built on the upper deck and extending from the mizzenmast aft. Quarter-deck. the part of the upper deck abaft the mainmast, including the poop deck when there is one.
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- Forecastle - The crew's quarters at the bow of a merchant ship or on a sailing vessel, the upper deck located forward of the foremast. Foremast - The forward most mast of a sailing vessel. Forepeak - The area below the forecastle, near the bow. Forward - Toward the front or bow of a ship.
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quartering (Nautical Terms) nautical the part of a vessel's side towards the stern, usually aft of the aftermost mast: the port quarter. 12. (Nautical Terms) nautical the general direction along the water in the quadrant between the beam of a vessel and its stern: the wind was from the port quarter.
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Legal Definition and Related Resources of Quarter Legal Definition and Related Resources of Quarter Meaning of Quarter A measure of mass or weight consisting of twenty-eight pounds. Also, the length of four inches; one-fourth of a dollar; one- fourth of a year.
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- Atrium - the central court (or center area) of a cruise ship, usually rising through more than one story of the ship's interior Berth - a built-in bed or bunk, as in a ship's cabin or stateroom Bow - the very front of the ship
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quarter Definition of quarter. 1 : one of four equal parts into which something is divisible : a fourth part in the top quarter of his class. 2 : any of various units of capacity or weight equal to or derived from one fourth of some larger unit.
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cockpit Definition of cockpit. 1  1a : a pit or enclosure for cockfightsb : a place noted for especially bloody, violent, or long-continued conflict. 2  2 obsolete : the pit of a theater. 3  3 : a compartment in a sailing warship used as quarters for junior officers and for treatment of the wounded in an engagement.
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deck The definition of a deck is a floor or platform area extended from a building or ship. An example of a deck is a covered wooden area with seating in a backyard. Deck is defined as a set of playing cards. An example of a deck is the set of cards that people use to play poker.
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DEFINITION of 'Quarter - Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4' A quarter is a three-month period on a company's financial calendar that acts as a basis for the reporting of earnings and the paying of dividends. A quarter is a three-month period on a company's financial calendar that acts as a basis for the reporting of earnings and the paying of dividends. A quarter refers to one-fourth of a year and is typically expressed as Q.
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- We attended the concert in the Lounge, and the ball on the promenade deck which followed. He looked my way and then retreated into the lounge archway. On the lounge couches there still lay the quarter-score bodies.
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Quarter Panel Quarter panels are the metal sheets in front of your car between the front doors and the bumper. Over time, these panels could rust up or simply fall apart from wear and tear. On older vehicles, replacing these panels often involves drilling, welding, and cutting off excess metal from the car.
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- noun. 1  Quarter means one fourth of something. An example of a quarter is one piece of a brownie cut into four equal pieces. 2  The definition of a quarter is twenty five cents or a U.S. coin equal to twenty five cents. An example of a quarter is the US coin with George Washington's face on it.
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rear admiral (upper half) rear admiral (upper half) (plural rear admirals (upper half)) (US, military, nautical) A flag officer in the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps of a grade superior to a rear admiral (lower half) and junior to a vice admiral. A rear admiral (upper half) is equal in grade or rank to an Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force major general. A rear admiral (upper half) wears a two star insignia on most uniforms and a gold stripe above a broad gold stripe on the sleeve of certain dress uniforms. (US, military, nautical) A naval officer of equivalent grade or rank in the navy of other countries. Synonyms . rear admiral; RADM (abbreviation) Translations
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- by Andrew Murray, Augustin Francis B. Creuze. A ship is generally spoken of as divided into fore and after bodies, and these combined constitute the whole of the ship; they are supposed to be separated by an imaginary athwartship sectiofi at the widest part of the ship, called the midship ...
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quarter Definition of quarter for English Language Learners. : 1  one of four equal parts of something. : 2  a unit of something (such as weight or length) that equals one fourth of some larger unit. : 3  one of four divisions of an hour : a period of 15 minutes.
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deck deck (plural decks) 1  Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop. ( 2 nautical) The floorlike covering of the horizontal sections, or compartments, of a ship. ( 3 aviation) A main aeroplane surface, especially of a biplane or multiplane. 4  A pack or set of playing cards.
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quarterdeck 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. Origin of quarterdeck.
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Definition of âquarterâ - English Dictionary A2 [ C ] one of four equal or almost equal parts of something; ¼: He cut the orange into quarters. Under a quarter of people questioned said that they were happily married. My house is situated a mile and three-quarters from here.
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Glossary of nautical terms The hull section of a vessel above the waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides. Absentee pennant. Special pennant flown to indicate absence of commanding officer, admiral, his chief of staff, or officer whose flag is flying (division, squadron, or flotilla commander).
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Quarter panel The similar front section between the door and the hood (bonnet), is called a fender, but is sometimes incorrectly also referred to as a quarter panel. Quarter panels are typically made of sheet metal, but are sometimes made of fiberglass, carbon fiber, or fiber-reinforced plastic.