a ship's deck that is covered by a light deck as a sunshade
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hur′ricane deck′,
hur′ri•cane-decked′, adj.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa deck at the top of a passenger steamer, having a roof supported by light scantlings.
- 1825–35, American.
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