Belowdecks

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Below the main deck of a ship. not-comparable

    "Lastly, Lundberg went belowdecks to inspect the boat's bulkheads and hull—for what, it was not clear, since he had absolutely no knowledge of steamboat design."

Example

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"Lastly, Lundberg went belowdecks to inspect the boat's bulkheads and hull—for what, it was not clear, since he had absolutely no knowledge of steamboat design."

Etymology

From below + decks.

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