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What is a superstructure?

What is a superstructure? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (nautical) Any structure built above the top full deck (FM 55-501).
  2. Any material structure or edifice built on something else; that which is raised on a foundation or basis.
  3. All that part of a building above the basement. Also used figuratively.
  4. (Britain) (railroad) The sleepers, and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed.
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A stone construction with a wooden superstructure, the bridge houses 64 shops.
The vehicle is protected with an armoured superstructure and fitted with an armoured observation cupola.
A big pufferfish lurked in there and I took its portrait before making my way up to the superstructure, still in the lee of the current.
On deck was a complete section of superstructure, probably the accommodation block, and beside it a lifeboat davit encrusted in coral.
The other common merchant ship layout is all holds forward with a superstructure aft.
Davits on either side of the superstructure secure two Landing Craft Vehicular and Personnel craft.

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