An assembling of troops in due military order. Also, the open space where they parade or are paraded. The quarter-deck of a man-of-war is often termed the sovereign's parade.
·vt Posture of defense; guard. II. Parade ·vt A public walk; a promenade. III. Parade ·vt Pompous ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
A name given to the quarter-deck of a man-of-war, which is customarily saluted by touching the hat w...
The Sailor's Word-Book
The quarter-deck. ...