Meaning & use
Afterdeck
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The rear section of a ship's deck, located behind the midships area.
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The crew gathered on the afterdeck to watch the sunset over the harbor.
Fishing lines were cast from the afterdeck as the boat slowed near the reef.
A note on using this word
On many recreational boats, the afterdeck is used for fishing, mooring lines, or seating, since it is typically more sheltered than the bow.
Words with a similar meaning
stern deckquarterdeck
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Words with an opposite meaning
foredeck
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