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Deep-waisted :: Deep-waisted (a.) Having a deep waist, as when, in a ship, the poop and forecastle are much elevated above the deck..

Three-decker :: Three-decker (n.) A vessel of war carrying guns on three decks.

Garland :: Garland (v. t.) To deck with a garland.

Well :: Well (v. i.) A depressed space in the after part of the deck; -- often called the cockpit.

Drop :: Drop (n.) A machine for lowering heavy weights, as packages, coal wagons, etc., to a ship's deck..

Camber :: Camber (n.) An upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck)..

Half-decked :: Half-decked (a.) Partially decked.

Holystone :: Holystone (v. t.) To scrub with a holystone, as the deck of a vessel..

Camber :: Camber (v. t.) To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve..

Hogframe :: Hogframe (n.) A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness. Used chiefly in American river and lake steamers. Called also hogging frame, and hogback..

Stick :: Stick (n.) To fasten, attach, or cause to remain, by thrusting in; hence, also, to adorn or deck with things fastened on as by piercing; as, to stick a pin on the sleeve..

Double-decker :: Double-decker (n.) A public conveyance, as a street car, with seats on the roof..

Flounce :: Flounce (v. t.) To deck with a flounce or flounces; as, to flounce a petticoat or a frock..

Scuttle :: Scuttle (v. t.) To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose..

Garb :: Garb (v. t.) To clothe; array; deck.

Scuttle :: Scuttle (n.) A small opening or hatchway in the deck of a ship, large enough to admit a man, and with a lid for covering it, also, a like hole in the side or bottom of a ship..

Hand :: Hand (n.) An agent; a servant, or laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty; a performer more or less skillful; as, a deck hand; a farm hand; an old hand at speaking..

Decker :: Decker (n.) One who, or that which, decks or adorns; a coverer; as, a table decker..

Undecked :: Undecked (a.) Not decked; unadorned.

Cant :: Cant (n.) A piece of wood laid upon the deck of a vessel to support the bulkheads.

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