The term 'Deck Figure' refers to a figurehead, which is a carved wooden figure or bust found at the prow of a sailing ship. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'SEAMAN' (6 letters) and 'SPADE' (5 letters). A SEAMAN is a sailor who works on a ship, and a SPADE is a tool used for digging and shoveling. Therefore, the term 'Deck Figure' can be interpreted as a figurehead of a sailor holding a SPADE, representing the hard work of the crew.