Definition

A section of a ship's deck located towards the back, behind the middle part of the vessel.

Example

The crew gathered on the afterdeck to discuss the next steps of the voyage.

Conversation

Have you seen the view from the afterdeck?

Not yet, but I heard it's amazing during sunset.

We should check it out later this evening.

Definitely! I can't wait to see it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Afterdeck → The word is formed from "after" (from Old English "æfter", meaning behind or later) and "deck" (from Old Norse "dekk", meaning covering or surface). The term "afterdeck" refers to the part of a ship's deck that is located towards the rear or back of the vessel.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'behind' ('after') on the 'surface' ('deck') of a ship — that's why afterdeck refers to the back part of the ship's deck.

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