bottom deck
[/ˈbɑtəm dɛk/]
nounpl: bottom decks
convés inferior
1. The lowest deck or floor of a ship, vessel, or multi-level structure
The cargo was stored on the bottom deck of the ship.
A carga foi armazenada no convés inferior do navio.
2. In card games, the bottom portion of a deck of cards
The magician dealt from the bottom deck to perform the trick.
O mágico distribuiu cartas da parte inferior do baralho para fazer o truque.
3. The lowest level or tier of something
Workers were assigned to the bottom deck of the organization.
Os trabalhadores foram atribuídos ao nível mais baixo da organização.
The term 'bottom deck' is primarily used in maritime contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In American English, it carries literal meaning in nautical contexts and metaphorical meaning in organizational hierarchies. In Brazil, the maritime usage is consistent with Portugal, reflecting shared nautical traditions in Portuguese-speaking communities.
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