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It is named after the French word for stern, la poupe. It is the roof of a superstructure cabin at the aft end of the ship.
It comes from the latin word puppis, which means just what it is -- an enclosed deck at the stern of a ship.
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Pirates used to use it as a bathroom.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt just means the stern of a ship, from the Italian Poppa. But otherwise of uncertain origin.
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What is a terd or poop deck?
what is a terd
A roup of cards is called?
A group of playing cards is called a deck.
What is it called when you poop fart and pee at the same time?
A shartee. LOL.
What do you call someone who collects collective nouns?
you guys sound like little kids
What are high deck chairs?
low deck chairs are deck chairs that are lower and closer to the ground than normal height deck chairs
What is the top deck of a ship called?
The top deck name is contingent on the type of ship or vessel. The top deck on a cruise ship is usually called the Lido deck. The top deck on a battle ship is sometimes referred to as topside or poop deck. The poop deck got its name from the amount of birds flying overhead.
What is the rear of a galley called?
Poop Deck
What is the etymological derivation of a 'poop deck' on a ship?
Nothing to do with where the bathroom is located. Poop comes from the Latin puppis, meaning "stern." Ships often had a cabin space in the very back of the ship called a poop cabin. The poop cabin extends a few feet above the main deck, and has a flat roof. The flat roof of a poop cabin is an observation platform called the poop deck.
Why was the Titanic called poop deck?
"puppis" means the stern of a ship.
When was Tales From The Poop Deck created?
Tales From The Poop Deck was created in 1992.
When did Tales From The Poop Deck end?
Tales From The Poop Deck ended in 1992.
How do you write the word poop deck in a sentence?
Clear that poop deck, swabbie!
What is the poop on a ship?
Usually referring to as the "Poop Deck",it is the main deck on a ship.
Why do pirates swab the poop deck?
Swab means to clean. Poop Deck is the largest deck on large ships. So to swab the poop deck is to clean the large deck of the ship. This is often used as punishment.
What is the duration of Tales From The Poop Deck?
The duration of Tales From The Poop Deck is 1800.0 seconds.
What is another name for a ship deck that is a palindrome?
The "poop" deck on a ship is an elevated deck above the poop cabin, at the rear of a ship.
What is the sailing ship deck called where the wheel is located?
Often on the 'poop' deck. Though it can often be elsewhere. Aft in the cockpit for instance.
