Deckhouse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deckhouse is a noun meaning A cabin that protrudes above a ship's deck.
Meaning
A cabin that protrudes above a ship's deck.
Example Sentences
Then, through his web of contacts, he was told that the Nightingale’s original deckhouse was being used as a cottage on a private island outside of Kragero, Norway, a shipbuilding port.
Flinging himself on hands and knees he dragged the girl down with him. As he did so two of her companions came sliding down to their assistance, and the four glissaded back to the deckhouse as the following roll began.
Word Forms
- deckhouses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deck, boilerhouse, deckhead, decktop, cabin, sundeck.
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