decking

noun

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

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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 9 Jul. 2025.

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