deck¹ Definition
deck (dek)
noun
- any extended horizontal structure in a ship or boat serving as a floor and structural support, and covering, partially or fully, the portion of the vessel that is lower than it is
- any platform, floor, shelf, etc. suggestive of a ship's deck; specif.,
- an outdoor wooden platform enclosed by a low railing
- a platform used for viewing an observation deck
- a section of tiered seating at a stadium the upper deck
- a set of playing cards; pack
- ☆ Slang a packet containing a narcotic, as heroin
- tape deck
Etymology: prob. aphetic < MLowG verdeck (< ver-, for- + decken, to cover: see thatch), transl. of It coperta, cover
transitive verb
☆ Slang to knock down; floor
deck¹ Idioms
below decks
below the main deck
clear the decks
- to remove unnecessary things from the decks of a ship, as for combat
- to get ready for action
hit the deck
☆ Slang- to get out of bed; get up
- to get ready for action
- to throw oneself to the floor, ground, etc., as to avoid injury
- to be knocked down
on deck
☆ Informal- ready; on hand
- waiting to take one's turn, as at batting in baseball
deck² Definition
deck (dek)
transitive verb
- to cover or clothe with finery or ornaments; adorn; trim: often followed by out
- to furnish (a ship, etc.) with a deck
- Archaic to cover
Etymology: MDu decken, to cover: see thatch
deck Synonyms
deck
n.
The floor of a ship
level, flight, story, layer, tier, forecastle, fo'c'sle*, topside; see also floor 1, 2.Specific decks of a ship include: upper, lower, main, promenade, hurricane, top, fore, after, poop, poop royal.
Cards sufficient for a game
pack, set, pinochle deck, playing cards, tarots, the cards, devil's picture book*, book of four kings*; see also card.
on deck*
deck Synonyms
deck
v.
deck Usage Examples
Object
- veranda: Sliding glass doors open out on to a large decked veranda overlooking the gardens and the mountains beyond.
- patio: Constructing the decking patio explained in full, including where to get your decking materials from.
- balcony: Beyond these doors you will find your own private, wooden decked balcony complete with its own furniture.
- verandah: Decked verandah on two sides of property overlooking garden, woodland and meadows.
- terrace: The beautiful decked terrace is great for summer parties.
Converse of object
shuffle: Effect: A spectator is asked to freely shuffle a deck of cards.
Adjective modifier
- aft: The aft deck is perfect for al fresco entertaining - day or night.
- upper: Upon their return to the upper deck the boys were drawn up to form three sides of a square.
- stern: Counter Flat, rounded stern deck of a motorboat.
- wooden: The slope up the Crumstone now becomes steeper and you can see a section of intact wooden deck.
- spacious: It was a pleasant evening and we ate dinner on our boat's spacious back deck.
Modifies a noun
- umbracom: And invite readers and certainly there per deck umbracom.
- chair: The walkway will all was put deck chair with.
- planking: The stern is more intact than the bows and some of the deck planking can still be seen.
Noun used with modifier
- tarot: Each tarot deck is supplied sealed, shrunk wrapped and have never been opened for display or photos.
- cassette: Dolby B, C, S & HX PRO Noise reduction systems used in cassette decks.
- poop: It was blue and gold and crimson, with a high forecastle at its prow and high poop deck at its stern.
- promenade: There is plenty of outdoor deck space on the Artemis and the wrap around teak promenade deck is good for sunbathers.
- teak: There is plenty of outdoor deck space on the Artemis and the wrap around teak promenade deck is good for sunbathers.
- viewing: Don't forget to stop at the sculptures or enjoy the area from the public viewing deck.
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