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MAIN DECK

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does main deck mean? 

MAIN DECK (noun)
  The noun MAIN DECK has 1 sense:

1. the uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a large vesselplay

  Familiarity information: MAIN DECK used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MAIN DECK (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a large vessel

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

main deck; second deck

Hypernyms ("main deck" is a kind of...):

deck (any of various platforms built into a vessel)


 Context examples 


At the break of the poop he reeled, raised one hand to his eyes with the familiar brushing gesture, and fell down the steps—still on his feet—to the main deck, across which he staggered, falling and flinging out his arms for support.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)



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