upper works

plural noun

1. nautical the parts of a vessel above the waterline when fully laden

Example Sentences

The plan for the popular wilderness area includes redesigning and expanding the Upper Works parking area at southern trailheads into the High Peaks.

From Washington Times

“While the evidence is still being assessed, it is possible that this sailing vessel caught fire and was nearly completely consumed before sinking. This may explain the lack of artifacts from the rigging, decks, and upper works, as well as the lack of personal possessions.”

From Fox News

Fused to the underlying mesh, the upper works in concert with the ligaments of the foot to allow for a natural movement and flexibility while walking and during the swing.

From Golf Digest

At least two of them had been sunk by German gun-fire, while another pair, their upper works reduced to a mass of tangled scrap-iron, had mistaken each other for foes, with the result that a German destroyer had been sent to the bottom by a torpedo from her consort.

From Project Gutenberg

Their shots punished us terribly, though, as if hoping to take possession of us, they spared us betwixt wind and water, and directed their fire on our upper works and spars.

From Project Gutenberg