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deck¹ Definition

deck (dek)

noun

  1. 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
  2. any platform, floor, shelf, etc. suggestive of a ship's deck; specif.,
    1. an outdoor wooden platform enclosed by a low railing
    2. a platform used for viewing an observation deck
  3. a section of tiered seating at a stadium the upper deck
  4. a set of playing cards; pack
  5. ☆ Slang a packet containing a narcotic, as heroin
  6. 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

  1. to remove unnecessary things from the decks of a ship, as for combat
  2. to get ready for action

hit the deck

☆ Slang
  1. to get out of bed; get up
  2. to get ready for action
  3. to throw oneself to the floor, ground, etc., as to avoid injury
  4. to be knocked down

on deck

☆ Informal
  1. ready; on hand
  2. waiting to take one's turn, as at batting in baseball

deck² Definition

deck (dek)

transitive verb

  1. to cover or clothe with finery or ornaments; adorn; trim: often followed by out
  2. to furnish (a ship, etc.) with a deck
  3. Archaic to cover

Etymology: MDu decken, to cover: see thatch

deck Synonyms

deck

n.

  1. 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.

  2. 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*

prepared, available, on hand; see ready 2.

deck Synonyms

deck

v.

  1. To decorate

    ornament, adorn, trim, garnish; see decorate.

  2. *To knock (someone) down

    beat, strike down, punch, floor; see hit 1.

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.