Definition

Noun: - The fourth or lowest deck: In a ship with multiple decks, the orlop deck is the lowest complete deck, located below the lower deck. Historically, it was often used for storage or as crew quarters.

Usage

The term "orlop deck" is a specific nautical term used to describe the lowest deck on certain types of ships, particularly older sailing vessels or warships. - The ship's cables and spare sails were stored on the orlop deck. - During the battle, the surgeon set up his operating table on the orlop deck.

Advanced Usage

• "On the orlop": A common shortened phrase referring to being on or belonging to the orlop deck.
  • The wounded sailors were carried on the orlop.

Variants and Related Words

• Orlop (noun): A shortened, synonymous form of "orlop deck."
  • The cargo was stowed in the orlop.

Synonyms

• Lowest deck: The deck at the very bottom of the ship.
• Fourth deck: Specifically when counting from the top deck downward on a four-deck ship.

Noun

1. the fourth or lowest deck