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deck
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- pronunciation:
- dek
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A deck is a floor on a ship or boat. A large ship can have many decks. When we use the word deck, we often mean the top deck, though. The top deck is the one that is open to the air.
The passengers waved goodbye from the deck of the ship.
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| definition 2: |
A deck is an outdoor floor or platform that is usually made of wood. It is usually attached to a house or other building.
The restaurant has a deck where customers can eat outside. |
| definition 3: |
A set of playing cards is called a deck.
We lost a lot of the cards from our old deck, so my mom bought us a new one.
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| related words: |
card |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
decks, decking, decked |
| definition: |
When people deck something, they decorate it to make it look cheerful or nice.
The church was decked with flowers for the wedding.- similar words:
- outfit
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| related words: |
down, trim |
| derivation: |
decker (n.) |
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