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Stanchion :: Stanchion (n.) Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc..

Double-decker :: Double-decker (n.) A man-of-war having two gun decks.

Xebec :: Xebec (n.) A small three-masted vessel, with projecting bow stern and convex decks, used in the Mediterranean for transporting merchandise, etc. It carries large square sails, or both. Xebecs were formerly armed and used by corsairs..

Breastwork :: Breastwork (n.) A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.

Shakings :: Shakings (n. pl.) Deck sweepings, refuse of cordage, canvas, etc..

Dress :: Dress (v. t.) To put in proper condition by appareling, as the body; to put clothes upon; to apparel; to invest with garments or rich decorations; to clothe; to deck..

Beplumed :: Beplumed (a.) Decked with feathers.

Platform :: Platform (n.) A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop..

Undeck :: Undeck (v. t.) To divest of ornaments.

Prim :: Prim (v. t.) To deck with great nicety; to arrange with affected preciseness; to prink.

Beakhead :: Beakhead (n.) A small platform at the fore part of the upper deck of a vessel, which contains the water closets of the crew..

Dolphin :: Dolphin (n.) A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel..

Adorn :: Adorn (v. t.) To deck or dress with ornaments; to embellish; to set off to advantage; to render pleasing or attractive.

Bull''s-eye :: Bull's-eye (n.) A small thick disk of glass inserted in a deck, roof, floor, ship's side, etc., to let in light..

Hold :: Hold (n.) The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed..

Gangway :: Gangway (v. i.) That part of the spar deck of a vessel on each side of the booms, from the quarter-deck to the forecastle; -- more properly termed the waist..

Adight :: Adight (v. t.) To set in order; to array; to attire; to deck, to dress..

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..

Emblazon :: Emblazon (v. t.) To deck in glaring colors; to set off conspicuously; to display pompously; to decorate.

Crown :: Crown (n.) The rounding, or rounded part, of the deck from a level line..

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