decking

noun

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

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Bakhshi suggests using it on wooden elements of your home, including decking, shutters, fences, pergolas, planters, and even outdoor furniture. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025 Rain and seasonal climate can leave your home's exterior – including concrete, decking, walkways, patios, steps and more – dingy. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The heads of decking nails, and of construction nails in general, are wide, flat and thin. Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Overland Park will host a construction debris drop off from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at Shawnee Mission West High School, 8800 W. 85th St. Items being accepted include old decking, fencing, lumber, railroad ties and other construction and demolition debris. Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decking

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 21 May. 2025.

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