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cud•dy

Pronunciation: (kud'ē), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -dies.
1. Naut.
a. a small room, cabin, or enclosed space at the bow or stern of a boat, esp. one under the poop.
b. a galley or pantry in a small boat.
c. a small locker in an open boat, esp. one at the bow.
d. (on a fishing boat) a platform on which a net is coiled when not in use.
2. a small room, cupboard, or closet.