'tween Decks (Adverb)
Meaning
In the space between decks, on a ship.
Examples
- They were forced to live 'tween decks for the duration of the voyage in cramped and unsanitary conditions.
- The smell of mold and mildew filled the air 'tween decks, a constant reminder of the ship's age.
- He made his way 'tween decks, his eyes adjusting to the dim light as he searched for the sailors' quarters.
- The sound of laughter and music drifted 'tween decks, a welcome respite from the long days at sea.
- Conditions were notoriously harsh for those confined 'tween decks during the transatlantic slave trade.