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 Deep Clean Outdoor Surfaces Oxygen bleach is an excellent choice for cleaning outdoor surfaces, including concrete, brick, pavers, travertine, composite decking, and unfinished wood. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024 Ice Bear By The Numbers Built with a steel hull, an aluminum superstructure, and teak decking, Ice Bear measures 170.6 feet (52 meters) in length with a 30.5 foot (9.6 meter) beam, weighing in at 614 GT. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Hard-to-break-down plastics usually have to travel farther to manufacturing plants that use them for outdoor structures such as decking and fencing and long-lasting drainage products. Alice Short, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024 Composite decking boards will need less maintenance than wood decking. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for decking 

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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 14 Oct. 2024.

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