between decks
The term "between decks" is used in maritime contexts to describe spaces on a ship that lie between two decks, often used for various purposes such as storage, crew quarters, or passenger accommodation.
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Definition
C1Maritime
(technical)The space or compartment between any two decks on a ship.
Example
- The cargo was stored between decks to maximize the ship's carrying capacity.
- Passengers traveling in steerage often stayed between decks.
C1Passenger Ships
(historical)The area where passengers who cannot afford a cabin travel, typically located between the main deck and a lower deck.
Example
- In the 19th century, many immigrants traveled between decks to reach America.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "between decks":
lower deckon the deckupper deckroof deckon deckabove stairscold deckdeck roofflight deckunder hatchesbelow stairs