convés principal
1. The primary or largest deck of a ship, typically the upper deck that is most exposed to the elements
The passengers gathered on the main deck to watch the sunset over the ocean.
Os passageiros se reuniram no convés principal para assistir ao pôr do sol sobre o oceano.
2. In card games, the primary collection of cards from which players draw during gameplay
You need to shuffle the main deck before distributing cards to all players.
Você precisa embaralhar o convés principal antes de distribuir cartas para todos os jogadores.
3. In naval architecture, the highest continuous deck that extends the full length of a vessel
The main deck of the aircraft carrier can accommodate thousands of personnel.
O convés principal do porta-aviões pode acomodar milhares de pessoas.
The term 'main deck' is primarily used in maritime and naval contexts in English-speaking countries. In Brazil and Portugal, 'convés principal' is the standard nautical term. The phrase has gained secondary usage in gaming communities, particularly in card games like Magic: The Gathering, where 'main deck' refers to the primary deck composition as opposed to the sideboard. This terminology reflects both maritime heritage and modern gaming culture.
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