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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

afterdeck

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
af-ter-deck
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The part of a ship's deck from amidships toward the stern.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From after- + deck.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

afterdecks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

aftcastle aftercastle forecastle poop deck

Antonyms

foredeck

Questions

What does afterdeck mean?
The part of a ship's deck from amidships toward the stern.
Where does afterdeck come from?
From after- + deck.

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