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shelter deck

shelter deck noun: a lightly-constructed deck over the main deck of a ship covering a space open to the weather; offering some protection from the weather but not completely enclosed.

shelter deck: a lightly-constructed deck over the main deck of a ship covering a space open to the weather;...
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Noun

shelter deck (plural shelter decks)

  1. A lightly-constructed deck over the main deck of a ship covering a space open to the weather; offering some protection from the weather but not completely enclosed.
    • Her saloons are luxurious, and there are a number of cosy alcoves, as well as a spacious shelter deck surrounded with large plate glass windows, enabling passengers to sit in arm chairs and at the same time enjoy an unobstructed view.1939 June, G. W. Tripp, “The Modern Railway Steamer”, in Railway Magazine, page 392

shelter deck meaning in Tamil

shelter deck in Tamil

கப்பலின் தங்குமனை

Forms of shelter deck

pluralshelter decks

Questions about shelter deck

What does shelter deck mean?
Shelter deck means a lightly-constructed deck over the main deck of a ship covering a space open to the weather; offering some protection from the weather but not completely enclosed.
What is shelter deck in Tamil?
Shelter deck in Tamil is கப்பலின் தங்குமனை. See Shelter deck meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is shelter deck?
Shelter deck is a noun.
What is the plural of shelter deck?
The plural of shelter deck is shelter decks.

Words near shelter deck in the dictionary

  1. Shelta
  2. shelter
  3. shelter belt
  4. shelter belts
  5. Shelter Cove
  6. shelter deck
  7. shelter decks
  8. shelter dog
  9. shelter dogs
  10. shelter half
  11. shelter in place

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