Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Doghouse

1. A slang term for a raised portion of a ship's deck. A doghouse is usually added to improve headroom below or to shelter a hatch.
2. Can be used as a term for a small cabin or compartment accessible from the upper deck.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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