upperworks

Ship's visible portion

The upperworks are the parts of a ship above the waterline when fully loaded.

The term distinguishes the visible hull and deck structures from the submerged portion below.

In extended use, upperworks can refer to the upper body or torso: He had the upperworks of a wrestler.

nautical

bulwarks

Defensive barriers or protections

Opposites

vertical position on a vessel

upperworksbottom

Lowest point or underside

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