'tween deck

noun

, Nautical.

1. any space between two continuous decks in the hull of a vessel, as between a shelter deck and a freeboard deck.

'tween deck

noun

1. nautical a space between two continuous decks of a vessel

Word History and Origins

Origin of 'tween deck¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

I head to a dark corner of the ’tween deck, hoping he won’t see me.

From Literature

Captain Newport’s baritone voice fills the ’tween deck.

From Literature

The two sailors hustle Captain Smith over to the chain bolts that stand ready, fastened to the wall of the ’tween deck, waiting to restrain a prisoner or any drunken sailor who has started a fistfight.

From Literature

In the close quarters of the ’tween deck, it is hard to miss much.

From Literature

I balance for a split second, but Captain Smith shoves me and I fall onto the ’tween deck floor.

From Literature