The poopdeck refers to the top portion of the rear of the ship, typically where the Captain had the big wheel.

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[–] 11 points 1 week ago

Growing up I only remember ever heard it as "swab the deck". Calling out the poop deck specifically is likely a modern or regional inclusion because, well, "poop".

Or maybe it's one of those Mandela Effect things and I've left my original universe.

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