Deck /dɛk/

The meaning and definition of Deck, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.
The floorlike covering of the horizontal sections, or compartments, of a ship. Small vessels have only one deck; larger ships have two or three decks.
“to swab the deck”

verb

To furnish with a deck, as a vessel.
To knock someone to the floor, especially with a single punch.
“Wow, did you see her deck that guy who pinched her?”

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