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poop deck

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poop deck
n.
An exposed partial deck on the stern superstructure of a ship.
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Noun1.poop deckpoop deck - an exposed partial weather deck on the stern superstructure of a ship
shelter deck, weather deck - upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below


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As it would have been cruel to demand assistance from such a shadowy wreck I went to work myself, dragging my chest along a pitch-black passage under the poop deck, while he sighed and moaned around me as if my exertions were more than his weakness could stand.
Chance by Conrad, Joseph View in context
And there were also disturbing sounds by this time--voices, footsteps for- ward; the steward flitted along the main-deck, a busily ministering spirit; a hand bell tinkled urgently under the poop deck.
The Secret Sharer by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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