topside

/ˌtɑpˈsaɪd/
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Other forms: topsides

Definitions of topside
  1. noun
    (usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline
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    type of:
    shelter deck, weather deck
    upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below
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