three-decker

/ˌθri ˌˈdɛkər/
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Definitions of three-decker
  1. noun
    any ship having three decks
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    type of:
    ship
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
  2. noun
    a warship carrying guns on three decks
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    type of:
    combat ship, war vessel, warship
    a government ship that is available for waging war
  3. noun
    made with three slices of usually toasted bread
    synonyms: club sandwich, triple-decker
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    type of:
    sandwich
    two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
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