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halfdeck

alt. (context nautical English) The portion of the deck next below the spar deck which is between the mainmast and the cabin. n. (context nautical English) The portion of the deck next below the spar deck which is between the mainmast and the cabin.

Usage examples of "halfdeck".

THE boat was there, out to the front of the second-hand store, beyond Fishmarket Stair—sleepy-looking scene, boat on black water, boatman drowsing on the halfdeck, nearest of four boats night-tied at that corner.