quarterdeck

American  

[kwawr-ter-dek] / ˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk /

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.

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quarterdeck British  

/ ˈkwɔːtəˌdɛk /

noun

1. nautical the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use

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Etymology

Origin of quarterdeck

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

Water submerged the MV X-Press Pearl’s quarterdeck a day after firefighters extinguished a blaze that had been burning for 12 days.

From Seattle Times

The fire has spread to the quarterdeck where the ship’s bridge is located, navy spokesman Indika de Silva said.

From Seattle Times

The shooter was likely standing watch near the quarterdeck, the entry point to the submarine from the pier, when he opened fire.

From Fox News

Sink me lugsail parley flogging knave quarterdeck ballast.

From Seattle Times

Some cannon lie 200 metres to the south, confirming that the quarterdeck cannon were jettisoned when the vessel got into difficulty.

From BBC