DECKHOUSE


Meaning of DECKHOUSE in English

/dek"hows'/ , n. , pl. deckhouses /-how'ziz/ . Naut.

any enclosed structure projecting above the weather deck of a vessel and, usually, surrounded by exposed deck area on all sides. Cf. superstructure (def. 4).

[ 1855-60; DECK + HOUSE ]

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