break-deck n Cp SMYTH break 'the sudden rise of a deck'; break-beams. A raised section of the deck, fore or aft; also attrib.
   P 127-73 ~ an elevated section of the deck running aft, beginning a short distance forward of the main-mast. 1977 BUTLER 7 There being a break deck-beam across the boat forward to raise the fore-castle deck ... the heavy strain on the spar broke the fastenings in the break deck-beam and drove the planking off the bow of the boat.

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