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Partner :: Partner (n.) A framework of heavy timber surrounding an opening in a deck, to strengthen it for the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the like..

Forecastle :: Forecastle (n.) That part of the upper deck of a vessel forward of the foremast, or of the after part of the fore channels..

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

Harness Cask :: Harness cask () A tub lashed to a vessel's deck and containing salted provisions for daily use; -- called also harness tub.

Break :: Break (v. t.) An interruption of continuity; change of direction; as, a break in a wall; a break in the deck of a ship..

Undecked :: Undecked (a.) Not having a deck; as, an undecked vessel..

Frigate-built :: Frigate-built (a.) Built like a frigate with a raised quarter-deck and forecastle.

Waterway :: Waterway (n.) Heavy plank or timber extending fore and aft the whole length of a vessel's deck at the line of junction with the sides, forming a channel to the scuppers, which are cut through it. In iron vessels the waterway is variously constructed..

Deck :: Deck (v. t.) To furnish with a deck, as a vessel..

Decked :: Decked (imp. & p. p.) of Dec.

Decker :: Decker (n.) A vessel which has a deck or decks; -- used esp. in composition; as, a single-decker; a three-decker..

Gaud :: Gaud (v. t.) To bedeck gaudily; to decorate with gauds or showy trinkets or colors; to paint.

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

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

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

Coach :: Coach (n.) A cabin on the after part of the quarter-deck, usually occupied by the captain..

Apparel :: Apparel (v. t.) To dress with external ornaments; to cover with something ornamental; to deck; to embellish; as, trees appareled with flowers, or a garden with verdure..

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

Dousing-chock :: Dousing-chock (n.) One of several pieces fayed across the apron and lapped in the knightheads, or inside planking above the upper deck..

Quarter :: Quarter (n.) The after-part of a vessel's side, generally corresponding in extent with the quarter-deck; also, the part of the yardarm outside of the slings..

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