The poopdeck refers to the top portion of the rear of the ship, typically where the Captain had the big wheel.

  • EndOfLine@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 days ago

    Growing up I only remember ever heard it as “swab the deck”. Calling out the poop deck specifically is likely a modern or regional inclusion because, well, “poop”.

    Or maybe it’s one of those Mandela Effect things and I’ve left my original universe.

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        8 days ago

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  • neidu4@piefed.socialEnglish
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    9 days ago

    I’d wager that they wanted the entire deck stabbed swabbed, but with extra attention paid to the poop deck. That’s where the important stuff happened.