Deck

/dΙ›k/

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

Definition

noun
  1. 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.
    β€œto swab the deck”
  2. The floor.
    β€œWe hit the deck as bullets began to fly.”
verb
  1. To knock someone to the floor, especially with a single punch.
    β€œWow, did you see her deck that guy who pinched her?”
  2. To furnish with a deck, as a vessel.
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