aftcastle

English

Etymology

From aft +‎ castle.

Noun

aftcastle (plural aftcastles)

  2. Raised part of the upper deck at the stern of a ship.
    Synonyms: aftercastle, sterncastle
    Antonym: forecastle
    Holonyms: watercraft, vessel, vessel
    Comeronyms: afterdeck, poop deck, well deck, foredeck

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