Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A metallic plate placed about the smoke-stack or the furnace of a marine engine, to protect the wood of the deck.
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Examples
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"That really gives us the flexibility at the deck-plate level to ensure we have the correct people and skills onboard for evolutions and inspections," said Electronics Technician 1st Class (SW / AW) Douglas Kent, a leading petty officer in the Combat Systems Department.
Navy Times - News 2009
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Still, even reducing or eliminating those programs won't reduce the budget to where Obama wants it so that leaves deficiencies at the deck-plate level -- affecting the average airman, sailor, soldier or Marine.
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For example, leading petty officers will be graded in leadership and communication traits, and on how well they work and communicate within the "deck-plate triad."
Navy Times - News 2008
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