decking

noun

deck·​ing ˈde-kiŋ How to pronounce decking (audio)
: deck
also : material for a deck

Examples of decking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As the Dali approached, the bridge was open but an eight-person contracting crew was repairing potholes in the decking pavement 185 feet above the water. USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024 But be aware that saltwater can damage softer decking materials. Angie Hicks, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024 Fortunately redwood decking also features Class B flame spread and is approved for use in California Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fire hazard severity zones without restriction. By sunset, Sunset Magazine, 2 June 2023 In conjunction with the new eatery and bar, two of the hotel’s pools are getting an upgrade with new concrete and wood decking, landscaping, and a new new glass enclosure. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 The hull was stripped back to bare metal and the interior, infrastructure, decking, and machinery ripped out. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024 The team also opted to use lightweight cork during the application and leveling of the teak decking rather than other higher-density alternatives. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024 Plastic milk and laundry detergent jugs are made into durable decking, fencing and landscaping products in Paynesville, which is in Stearns County, Minn. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2024 The water can drain through the gaps in the decking to the ground below. Tim Carter, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decking was in 1580

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“Decking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decking. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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