deckhouses

/ˈdɛkˌhaʊzɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of deckhouse; small shelters or cabins built on the decks of ships.
    • Modern cruise ships often have multiple deckhouses for crew quarters.
    • The old naval vessels had deckhouses painted white to reflect heat.
    • The ship had two deckhouses, one fore and one aft.
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