Definitions for quarterdeckˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
quar•ter•deckˈkwɔr tərˌdɛk(n.)
the part of the weather deck of a vessel that runs from the midship area to the stern.
Category: Navy
Origin of quarterdeck:
1620–30
Princeton's WordNet
quarterdeck(noun)
the stern area of a ship's upper deck
Wiktionary
quarterdeck(Noun)
The aft part of the upper deck of a ship; normally reserved for officers
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