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Dekle :: Dekle (n.) See Deckle.

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

Guard :: Guard (v. t.) An extension of the deck of a vessel beyond the hull; esp., in side-wheel steam vessels, the framework of strong timbers, which curves out on each side beyond the paddle wheel, and protects it and the shaft against collision..

Murderer :: Murderer (n.) A small cannon, formerly used for clearing a ship's decks of boarders; -- called also murdering piece..

Bedecking :: Bedecking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bedec.

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..

Nettles :: Nettles (n. pl.) Small lines used to sling hammocks under the deck beams.

Bedight :: Bedight (v. t.) To bedeck; to array or equip; to adorn.

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

Forecastle :: Forecastle (n.) In merchant vessels, the forward part of the vessel, under the deck, where the sailors live..

Texas :: Texas (n.) A structure on the hurricane deck of a steamer, containing the pilot house, officers' cabins, etc..

Dink :: Dink (v. t.) To deck; -- often with out or up.

Half-deck :: Half-deck (n.) A shell of the genus Crepidula; a boat shell. See Boat shell.

Ledge :: Ledge (n.) A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams..

Daub :: Daub (v. t.) To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.

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..

Razee :: Razee (v. t.) An armed ship having her upper deck cut away, and thus reduced to the next inferior rate, as a seventy-four cut down to a frigate..

Housing :: Housing (n.) That portion of a mast or bowsprit which is beneath the deck or within the vessel.

Quarter-deck :: Quarter-deck (n.) That part of the upper deck abaft the mainmast, including the poop deck when there is one..

Gowany :: Gowany (a.) Having, abounding in, or decked with, daisies..

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