What's the difference between gunroom and wardroom?

Gunroom


Definition:

  • (n.) An apartment on the after end of the lower gun deck of a ship of war, usually occupied as a messroom by the commissioned officers, except the captain; -- called wardroom in the United States navy.

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Wardroom


Definition:

  • (n.) A room occupied as a messroom by the commissioned officers of a war vessel. See Gunroom.
  • (n.) A room used by the citizens of a city ward, for meetings, political caucuses, elections, etc.

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