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The usage in Ezekiel 27:7 suggests a deck covering to protect the ship's passengers from the sun. It may be similar to the covering of Noah's ark ( Genesis 8:13 ) and the tabernacle (Exodus 26:14 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Awning'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​a/awning.html. 1991.
 
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