Definitions for "On Deck"
Keywords:  deck, lading, notation, cargo, stowage
The next bowler to bowl his turn is said to be on deck.
On the weather deck; outdoors.
A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.
Keywords:  bat, batter, circular, waiting, warms
Due to bat next.
A term used to refer to the next batter up in the inning. This person stands in a designated circular area and warms up before batting.
Waiting to bat next.
Keywords:  pen
Next to go in the pen.