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Meaning of "lower deck" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LOWER DECK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOWER DECK

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determiner
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Lower deck is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOWER DECK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lower deck

Deck (ship)

A deck is a permanent covering over a compartment or a hull of a ship. On a boat or ship, the primary or upper deck is the horizontal structure which forms the 'roof' for the hull, which both strengthens the hull and serves as the primary working surface. Vessels often have more than one level both within the hull and in the superstructure above the primary deck which are similar to the floors of a multi-storey building, and which are also referred to as decks, as are specific compartments and decks built over specific areas of the superstructure.

Definition of lower deck in the English dictionary

The definition of lower deck in the dictionary is the deck of a ship situated immediately above the hold. Other definition of lower deck is the petty officers and seamen of a ship collectively.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOWER DECK

lower back
Lower California
Lower Canada
lower case
lower chamber
lower class
lower classes
lower court
lower criticism
Lower Egypt
lower house
Lower Hutt
lower jaw
Lower Karoo
Lower Lakes
lower leg
lower limb
Lower Lough Erne
lower mammals

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOWER DECK

bedeck
boat deck
cassette deck
deck
flight deck
foredeck
helideck
hit the deck
hurricane deck
main deck
mess deck
observation deck
orlop deck
poop deck
promenade deck
quarterdeck
record deck
sun deck
tape deck
upper deck

Synonyms and antonyms of lower deck in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lower deck» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOWER DECK

Find out the translation of lower deck to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lower deck from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lower deck» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

下层
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cubierta inferior
570 millions of speakers

English

lower deck
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निचले डेक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الطابق السفلي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нижняя палуба
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

piso inferior
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিচের ডেক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pont inférieur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dek rendah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Unterdeck
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

下甲板
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

낮은 갑판
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngisor deck
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sàn dưới
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கீழ் தளம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खालचा डेक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alt güverte
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ponte inferiore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pokład dolny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Нижня палуба
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

punte inferioară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατώτερο κατάστρωμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderste dek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nedre däck
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nedre dekk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lower deck

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOWER DECK»

The term «lower deck» is regularly used and occupies the 106.549 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOWER DECK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lower deck» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lower deck» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lower deck

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOWER DECK»

Discover the use of lower deck in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lower deck and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hurrah for the Life of a Sailor!: Life on the Lower-Deck of ...
During the 19th century the Royal Navy underwent many changes- the most important of which were the substitution of steam for sail and the improving of the lot of the sailor himself.
John Winton, 1977
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Journal of the Society of Arts
Keel, wood, 349-1-16 2137 „ plate ' 24-30 Bilge strakes 27-28 Wood planking of bottom = 2160 ^- 16 135-00 Longitudinal web plates 15200 „ „ angles 178-76 " Wood planking from botlom to lower deck, 1584 4- 16 = 9900 Iron lower deck ...
‎1872
3
English/British Naval History to 1815: A Guide to the Literature
A. SOCIAL HISTORIES OF THE LOWER DECK The student and the researcher would do well to introduce him or herself to the social history of the lower deck by going to Christopher Lloyd [2149], The British Seaman. 1200-1860: A Social ...
Eugene L. Rasor, 2004
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American-Built Packets and Freighters of the 1850s: An ...
The space between the upper deck and the lower deck is the tween decks. The space below the lower deck is the hold. The space between the upper deck and the lower deck is the tween decks. The space below the upper deck is the hold.
William L. Crothers, 2013
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Designing & Building Multi-Deck Model Railroads: How to Get ...
Perry Squier also used compact fluorescents to light the lower deck of a recent extension to his Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern layout. Despite their close proximity to the lower deck, the lighting is relatively even. 7 8 Christmas-tree bulbs, rope ...
Tony Koester, 2008
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Parliamentary Papers, House of Commons and Command
Timbers of frame under lower deck ; 3 defective and 2 rotten. Fillings; 4 defective and 1 rotten. Limber strake, 2 shifts rotten. Plank at 1st heads, 2 shifts defective. Lower- deck ceiling, 1 shift defective. Upper-deck : - - Between a small and very ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1848
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Warship
Note the oarports on the lower deck, the small ballast port amidships and the 2 gunports aft of amidships. The channels are below the upper deck ports. Earlier 20 gun ships could be distinguished by the lower deck gunports being further aft  ...
John Roberts, 1989
8
Royal Tars: The Lower Deck of the Royal Navy, 875-1850
Chronicles the experience of seamen who served on the lower deck of ships throughout the history of the Royal Navy, from medieval times to the post-Trafalgar long peace.
Brian Lavery, 2011
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Cobbett's Parliamentary Debates, During the ... Session of ...
In point of fact, did the ships of the line sail without their lower-deck guns? — I believe the greater number of them did, I mean of the fleet from Portsmouth. Do you know whether the Centaur and Superb carried their lower-deck guns r— I think ...
Great Britain. Parliament, William Cobbett, 1812
10
Parliamentary Debates: Official Report : ... Session of the ...
In point of fact, did the ships of the line sail without their lower-deck guns? — I believe the greater number of them did, I mean of the fleet from Portsmouth. Dn you know whether the Centaur and Superb carried their lower-deck guns ? — I think ...
Thomas C. Hansard, 1812

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOWER DECK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lower deck is used in the context of the following news items.
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The lower deck is gone and the soil underneath is being dumped at the site of the university's new football operations center, to be located next ... «Anderson Independent Mail, Jul 15»
2
Yankton Takes Part In Sturgis Festivities With 1st Rock 'N Rumble …
The motorcycle parade will run across the double-decker Meridian Bridge from 2-3 p.m. The bikers will travel across the lower deck to ... «Yankton Daily Press, Jul 15»
3
ThirtyC Design reveals 50m project Mako - New Designs …
The yacht will offer accommodation for ten guests, with four guest cabins on the lower deck, each with large windows providing excellent views ... «Superyacht Times, Jul 15»
4
allAfrica.com: Uganda: Retreat and Romance in the Wild
The lower deck and bar hang over Lake Nyamusingire's edge and lead to the Captain's Table, a floating platform for meals and exploration of ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
5
FOX 40 WICZ TV - Crews Remove Vehicles from JC Collapsed …
Sunday crews worked to remove the cars on the lower deck. Officials also say clean-up crews are working with car owners and insurance ... «FOX 40 News WICZ TV, Jul 15»
6
3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Cruise
As featured in National Geographic's The Dog Lover's Guide to Travel, Harbor Queen is an Annapolis icon; she offers an open air lower deck ... «Eye On Annapolis, Jul 15»
7
City rule could limit coastal views, beach residents say
“While extending our lower deck on our residence in 2009, the inspectors from the Oceanside building department made our contractor remove ... «The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Irrawaddy River cruising: what's new and coming up in the Myanmar …
It has floor-to-ceiling windows, French decor and individual french balconies on the lower deck and full balconies on the upper deck. Choose ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»
9
Heavy rains cause mudslide behind Millersburg home
During a heavy rain last month, Mulcahey and Schwab, with help from several friends, removed the lower deck from the back of their mobile ... «Columbia Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Bondy's new book dips into George Brett 'Pine Tar Game' - NY Daily …
Brett tomahawked the baseball into the lower deck in right field, about nine rows back behind the 353-foot sign, jogging memories of his ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»

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