main deck

noun

: the principal deck of a ship:

a

: the highest complete deck on a naval vessel extending the full length and width of the ship

b

: the deck next below the upper or the shelter deck on a merchant ship usually located at the end of the transverse framing

often : the uppermost continuous deck so constructed that it is possible to close securely all openings

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