steel beach
n.— «Sometimes, the ship’s recreation department organises events on board, including sports and what’s called a “steel beach picnic”—a barbecue on the flight deck.» —“City at Sea” by Sopaporn Kurz The Nation (Bangkok, Thailand) Apr. 25, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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