'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

And they say the 'tween-deck and forecastle smells o' bedbugs and bilge-water, and they want their grog.

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Tween deck beams and main deck beams were thrown across and rounded up, to give strength and camber to the decks.

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Then Jukes was directed in the same subdued voice to keep the forward 'tween-deck clear of cargo.

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The door into the 'tween-deck not fitting quite true, he saw a thread of dim light at the bottom.

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He could perfectly imagine the coolies battened down in the reeking 'tween-deck, lying sick and scared between the rows of chests.

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