What does ORLOP mean?

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Orlop 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• The lowest deck of a ship, where cables are stowed (source: Merriam-Webster).
• The deck of a ship below the waterline and the lowest deck that runs the full length of the ship (source: Oxford Languages).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɔrlɑp/
• UK: /ˈɔːlɒp/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "orlop" is of unknown origin, but it has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to the lowest deck of a ship. It is mainly used in nautical contexts and is not commonly used in everyday language.

5. Synonyms:

None

6. Related Words:

• Polyp
• Horde
• Strop
• Grope
• Chops

7. Example Sentences:

• The sailors were sent to the orlop deck to stow the cables.
• The orlop deck was the coldest and darkest part of the ship.