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Definition of below decks in English: below decks(also below deck) adjective & adverb bɪˌləʊ ˈdɛks In or into the space below the main deck of a ship. as adjective the sleeping quarters were below decks as adverb nuclear weapons stored below decks Example sentencesExamples - All that time below decks allows the engineers to become one with their equipment, like a mechanic with his prize car on which he knows every ding, every wire and the exact pitch of the engine when it is working correctly.
- Its design allows huge amounts of space below decks, including spacious cabins and a saloon as big as a tennis court.
- As the exhausted and injured men slept below decks the ship was struck amidships by a torpedo from a German E-boat and she broke in two, sinking in just 15 seconds.
- The mines were found by his ship's company concealed below decks in a barge.
- In 1835 the Jardine, another steam vessel, sailed from Scotland to China with her engine and paddle wheels stowed below decks.
- There was soon an eager string of sailors taking the vital stores from below decks to the two helicopters.
- Other small huts on the deck cover a hatchway below decks and the rigging store.
- Detached planks are scattered on the deck or below deck.
- I could imagine that space below decks would be limited.
- Visitors can witness typical scenarios played out by crew members in costume and find out about the horrible conditions below deck in which sailors lived and died.
- The group were interested in a variety of specialisations although many were keen in working below decks as a Marine Technical sailor.
- The ship's company fought hard to recover the damaged compartments, but were thwarted by a fierce fire which raged below decks.
- In the darkened operations room below decks, grey overalled officers and sailors watched an approaching blip on their radar screens.
- Shortly afterward the guards herded the men below decks to the berthing area for the journey to Wonson.
- This trend is now showing itself on dayboats, with skippers converting unused space below decks to bunk-rooms priced as low £5 per night.
- ‘I deeply respect the stokers and sailors who are below decks working in the most oppressive and most demanding conditions,’ he said.
- To minimize maintenance, the only wood used in the entire boat is the tiller and the only opening to the area below deck is the companionway.
- Pallets of materials and foodstuffs were hoisted onto the ship and and whisked away below decks by waiting stores parties.
- Many of those who shipped below decks in the service of the empire could not even read, despite the educational reforms that were even then beginning to sweep Britain.
- Once embarked, the team dispersed aft, below decks and to the bridge to swiftly gain control of the vessel.
plural noun bɪˌləʊ ˈdɛks The space below the main deck of a ship. her belowdecks were crammed with electronics Example sentencesExamples - The Corsair Lord snorts, the puff of air fading into the darkness of the belowdecks.
- The Captain is always willing to instruct Beany and Cecil on their latest assignment, but refuses to put himself in any personal jeopardy, locking himself in the belowdecks for most of the episodes.
- This boat was beautifully built with rugged fittings and hardware, wood trim throughout the belowdecks and storage capacity to die for.
- The belowdecks of a boat is such a confined space, though, that in the quiet of a harbor, every sound you make is shared by all.
- He saw three of his crewmen at the entrance to the belowdecks, huddled together.
Definition of below decks in US English: below decks(also below deck) adverb & adjective In or into the space below the main deck of a ship. as adjective the sleeping quarters were below decks as adverb nuclear weapons stored below decks Example sentencesExamples - Shortly afterward the guards herded the men below decks to the berthing area for the journey to Wonson.
- Its design allows huge amounts of space below decks, including spacious cabins and a saloon as big as a tennis court.
- Detached planks are scattered on the deck or below deck.
- In 1835 the Jardine, another steam vessel, sailed from Scotland to China with her engine and paddle wheels stowed below decks.
- Many of those who shipped below decks in the service of the empire could not even read, despite the educational reforms that were even then beginning to sweep Britain.
- Visitors can witness typical scenarios played out by crew members in costume and find out about the horrible conditions below deck in which sailors lived and died.
- The group were interested in a variety of specialisations although many were keen in working below decks as a Marine Technical sailor.
- I could imagine that space below decks would be limited.
- Pallets of materials and foodstuffs were hoisted onto the ship and and whisked away below decks by waiting stores parties.
- To minimize maintenance, the only wood used in the entire boat is the tiller and the only opening to the area below deck is the companionway.
- Other small huts on the deck cover a hatchway below decks and the rigging store.
- There was soon an eager string of sailors taking the vital stores from below decks to the two helicopters.
- Once embarked, the team dispersed aft, below decks and to the bridge to swiftly gain control of the vessel.
- The mines were found by his ship's company concealed below decks in a barge.
- All that time below decks allows the engineers to become one with their equipment, like a mechanic with his prize car on which he knows every ding, every wire and the exact pitch of the engine when it is working correctly.
- The ship's company fought hard to recover the damaged compartments, but were thwarted by a fierce fire which raged below decks.
- In the darkened operations room below decks, grey overalled officers and sailors watched an approaching blip on their radar screens.
- This trend is now showing itself on dayboats, with skippers converting unused space below decks to bunk-rooms priced as low £5 per night.
- ‘I deeply respect the stokers and sailors who are below decks working in the most oppressive and most demanding conditions,’ he said.
- As the exhausted and injured men slept below decks the ship was struck amidships by a torpedo from a German E-boat and she broke in two, sinking in just 15 seconds.
plural noun belowdecksThe space below the main deck of a ship. Example sentencesExamples - The Captain is always willing to instruct Beany and Cecil on their latest assignment, but refuses to put himself in any personal jeopardy, locking himself in the belowdecks for most of the episodes.
- This boat was beautifully built with rugged fittings and hardware, wood trim throughout the belowdecks and storage capacity to die for.
- The belowdecks of a boat is such a confined space, though, that in the quiet of a harbor, every sound you make is shared by all.
- He saw three of his crewmen at the entrance to the belowdecks, huddled together.
- The Corsair Lord snorts, the puff of air fading into the darkness of the belowdecks.
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