spar deck

noun

, Nautical.

1. the upper deck of a vessel, extending from stem to stern.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spar deck¹

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

I crept back from the ventilation grate and made my way upstairs to join Annabeth and Tyson on the spar deck.

From Literature

Undead sailors calmly went about their business on the spar deck.

From Literature

Spar′-deck, the upper deck of a vessel.

From Project Gutenberg

He passed from the spar deck to the berth deck, where everything was in keeping with her appearance above.

From Project Gutenberg

On the upper or spar deck was placed her armament, consisting of two immense pivot guns and eight broadside guns.

From Project Gutenberg