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Question 1895Deck Safety70% to pass

A partial deck in a hold is called a(n) _______________.

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The correct answer is D) orlop deck. The orlop deck is a term used in ship construction to refer to a partial deck or platform in the hold of a vessel, usually below the main deck. This partial deck is used for storage or other purposes, and is not considered a full, complete deck like the main deck. The other answer choices are not correct because: A) main deck refers to the principal deck of a ship, B) shelter deck refers to a deck above the main deck that provides shelter, and C) weather deck refers to the uppermost continuous deck exposed to the elements.

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