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deck
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- pronunciation:
- dek
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- on deck
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the floor on a ship or boat. Sometimes a ship has several decks at different levels.
All the sailors were called to the main deck.
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| definition 2: |
an outdoor floor or platform that looks like the deck of a ship.
The restaurant has a deck for dining outdoors. |
| definition 3: |
a pack of playing cards.
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| related words: |
card |
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| phrase: |
on deck |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
decks, decking, decked |
| definition: |
to dress or decorate in a fancy way for a special event or celebration.
He was decked out in his best suit.Deck the halls with boughs of holly.- similar words:
- adorn, outfit
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| related words: |
down, topple, trim |
| derivation: |
decker (n.) |
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