hoofddek

Definitions of hoofddek
  1. noun
    the uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a large vessel
    synonyms: bovendek, opperdek
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    type of:
    dek
    any of various platforms built into a vessel
  2. noun
    a higher deck
    synonyms: bovendek, opperdek
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    types:
    schutdek
    upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below
    gierbrug, gierpont, kabelpont
    the highest navigational bridge on a ship; a small (often open) deck above the pilot house
    type of:
    dek
    any of various platforms built into a vessel
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