Orlop (Noun)
Meaning
The fourth or lowest deck.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The orlop was a dimly lit deck that housed the ship's storage rooms and cargo holds.
- As the lowest deck on the vessel, the orlop was often prone to flooding during rough seas.
- The sailors had to navigate through the cramped corridors of the orlop to reach the engine room.
- The orlop was also home to the ship's armory, where the crew stored their cannons and ammunition.
- During the battle, the orlop was converted into a makeshift hospital to treat the wounded sailors.