Definition of deck
1 : a platform in a ship serving usually as a structural element and forming the floor for its compartments
2 : something resembling the deck of a ship: such asa : a story or tier of a building (such as a sports stadium) the upper deckb : the roadway of a bridgec : a flat floored roofless area adjoining a housed : the lid of the compartment at the rear of the body of an automobile; also : the compartmente : a layer of clouds
3a : a pack of playing cardsb : a packet of narcotics
4 : tape deck
on deck
1 : ready for duty
2 : next in line : next in turn
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Examples of deck in a Sentence
We stood on the deck and watched dolphins swim near the ship.
A number of passengers had come on deck.
a seat on the streetcar's top deck
a cabin on B deck
We sat in the lower deck.
We ate out on the deck.
Recent Examples of deck from the Web
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And Ana, who was, no doubt, already well aware that the deck was stacked against her, nevertheless found that application and filled it out.
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The mall recently made improvements to its parking deck, but still has one more phase of work to do.
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Keep small bins filled with art supplies and other hands-on activities (a deck of cards, a pair of binoculars) throughout your home.
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The 100 Pound Clam is the deck/seafood shack, while the cool, dim, not-overly-nautical indoor restaurant goes by the name of The White Swan.
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Use metal mesh (1/8-inch mesh is good) to prevent embers from landing in vents and eaves and under decks.
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Lakeside, Mont. (AP) -- A total of 32 people were taken to hospitals after the second-story deck of a Montana lodge collapsed during a memorial event for a firefighter, authorities said.
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Kline said the company previously sealed the top deck of the garage in 2013.
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Oil falls over Middle East spat, Reserve Bank of Australia on deck, and Trump green-lights Comey testimony.
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Origin and Etymology of deck
Middle English dekke covering of a ship, from Middle Dutch *dec covering, probably from Middle Low German vordeck, from vordecken to cover, from vor- for- + decken to cover; akin to Old High German decchen to cover — more at thatch
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Definition of deck
transitive verb
1 obsolete : cover
2a : to clothe in a striking or elegant manner : array decked out in fursb : decorate deck the halls with boughs of holly — English carolc : to portray or present with embellishments
3 [1deck] : to furnish with or as if with a deck
4 [1deck] : to knock down forcibly : floor decked him with one punch
Examples of deck in a Sentence
We spent hours decking the chapel with flowers before the wedding.
He decked him with one punch.
Recent Examples of deck from the Web
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The actor and father of two recently shared a photo of himself decked out in his Deadpool costume along with Hunt for the Wilderpeople star Julian Dennison, who is the latest addition to join the cast of the upcoming Marvel sequel.
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Yesterday, Kat Von D posted a picture on her personal Instagram account of her lids decked out in the new Lolita Cheek and Eye Blush, which launches next month.
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Locals decked out in patriotic attire are to decorate their bicycles, skateboards, wagons, roller skates, wheelchairs, strollers and other wheel-devices to reflect the day’s theme.
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The box is even decked out with the same champagne bottle design and Hill's signature.
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Origin and Etymology of deck
Dutch dekken to cover; akin to Old High German decchen
Synonym Discussion of deck
DECK Defined for English Language Learners
deck
playDefinition of deck for English Language Learners
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: a flat surface that forms the main outside floor of a boat or ship
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: one of the levels on a bus, ship, etc.
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: one of the seating levels in a sports stadium
deck
Definition of deck for English Language Learners
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: to decorate (something)
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: to knock (someone) down by hitting very hard
DECK Defined for Kids
Definition of deck for Students
1 : a floor that goes from one side of a ship to the other
2 : something like the deck of a ship the deck of a house
3 : a pack of playing cards
Definition of deck for Students
decked
;decking
: to dress or decorate especially in a fancy way The house is decked out for the holidays.
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