noun
- the rear part of the upper deck of a ship, traditionally reserved for officers
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The captain stood on the quarterdeck, surveying the horizon.
- Officers gathered on the quarterdeck for the morning briefing.
- The quarterdeck was polished to a brilliant shine for the admiral’s visit.
- Sailors were not permitted on the quarterdeck without permission.
- The ship’s bell was mounted prominently on the quarterdeck.
- From the quarterdeck, the navigator could see the entire crew at work.