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The quarterdeck is a specific area on a ship. Primarily, it refers to the stern section of a ship's upper deck. In naval vessels, a portion of the quarterdeck is designated by the captain for official and ceremonial purposes. The term "quarterdecker" can also refer to a naval officer who prioritizes regulations and etiquette, or to a type of limpet. Other related ship terms include "quarter boards," which are boards above the bulwarks, and "quarter gallery," a balcony projecting from the ship's quarter.1234

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