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Meanings of quarterdeck in English

Russian
шканцы
Spanish
alcázar
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Raised deck behind the main mast of a sailing ship.

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шканцы
Usage of quarterdeck in English
1
Bolitho held the quarterdeck rail, afraid he might lose his balance again.
Colors Aloft!
2
I intend to visit the captain yonder.' He glanced around the quarterdeck.
The Darkening Sea
3
Keen walked to the quarterdeck rail and stared along the main deck.
Honour This Day
4
So be ready!' Then, together, they climbed the ladder to the quarterdeck.
Second to None
5
When he crossed the damp quarterdeck he saw Tyacke waiting for him.
Cross of St. George
6
Haven watched them leave the quarterdeck and called for the signals midshipman.
Honour This Day
7
Keen made his excuses and moved to another part of the quarterdeck.
Success to the Brave
8
He tells me there is talk of putting you on the quarterdeck.
True Blue
9
Keen walked to the quarterdeck rail and rested his hand on it.
Colors Aloft!
10
Stand by on the quarterdeck! Quantock's magnified voice seemed to be everywhere.
Success to the Brave
11
Lord Nelson kept pacing the quarterdeck, watching everything that was going on.
The Story of Nelson / also "The Grateful Indian", "The Boatswain...
12
Bolitho removed his hat to the quarterdeck and then smiled at Keen.
Success to the Brave
13
Adam was on the quarterdeck to see each captain into his gig.
Sword of Honour
14
The heaviest casualties were usually aft on the unprotected poop and quarterdeck.
Success to the Brave
15
She walked beside him down the passageway leading from beneath the quarterdeck.
Burning up
16
On a short, high quarterdeck was her bridge and a squat deck-house.
Our Casualty, and Other Stories / 1918
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Quarterdeck across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common