main decks
Ship's principal levels
The main deck is the principal deck of a ship, typically the uppermost complete deck running the full length of the vessel.
On large ships with multiple decks, the main deck serves as the primary working and circulation level.
The plural refers to the main decks of multiple vessels or, less commonly, to different sections of a single ship's primary deck: Sailors swabbed the main decks before inspection.
Outer covering or frame
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- sternStrict or ship's aft
- keelHull's structural base
- mastVessel's sail support
rigging · starboard · port · anchor · rudder · tiller · sail · bowsprit
Ship's elevated aft platform
- forecastleForward upper deck section
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- galleyOnboard food preparation area
gangway · bulwark · gunwale · capstan · davit · scuttle · binnacle · hatch
Entering a vehicle
- embarkationBeginning a voyage
- disembarkationLeaving a vehicle formally
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
cabin · stateroom · passengers · steward · purser · gangplank · railing · lounge
hull
Outer covering or frame
mast · rigging · starboard · port · anchor · rudder · tiller · sail · bowsprit · funnel
quarterdeck
Ship's elevated aft platform
- forecastleForward upper deck section
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
galley · gangway · bulwark · gunwale · capstan · davit · scuttle · binnacle · hatch · companionway
boarding
Entering a vehicle
- embarkationBeginning a voyage
- disembarkationLeaving a vehicle formally
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
promenade · cabin · stateroom · passengers · steward · purser · gangplank · railing · lounge · buffet
terrace
Paved outdoor extension
- rooftopBuilding's top exterior surface
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- patioPaved outdoor living space
veranda · mezzanine · platform · level · flooring · outdoor · entertaining · railing · balustrade · sundeck
freight
Goods being transported
stowage · cargo bay · pallet · goods · consignment · loading · unloading · stevedore · crane · manifest
main decksholds
Keeps in possession
cargo holds · bilge · tank tops · engine rooms · ballast tanks
main decksholds
Keeps in possession
cargo holds · bilge · lower decks · below decks · keel
main, deck, mains, mainly, decks, decked, decking, decker, deckers