Close quarter Uncommon

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Definitions

Noun

any of several strong wooden barriers erected across the deck of a merchant sailing ship, having loopholes through which muskets could be fired to resist boarding attacks

See Also

loophole deck merchant barrier close quarters combat close quarters attack sailing ship

Related Terms

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Rhyming Words

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