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deck
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- pronunciation:
- dek
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- clear the decks, on deck
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a horizontal platform or floor that extends from side to side of a ship and that may have other platforms above or below it.
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| definition 2: |
an open, usually wooden, platform, attached to the outside of a house or other building, typically used for dining or relaxing.
The restaurant has a deck for dining outdoors.Our neighbors are building a deck onto the back of their house. |
| definition 3: |
a pack of playing cards.
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| related words: |
card |
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| phrase: |
clear the decks, on deck |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
decks, decking, decked |
| definition 1: |
to clothe (a person) or decorate (a room, area, or the like) impressively or festively (sometimes fol. by "out").
He was decked out in his best suit.The dining hall was decked with flowers and streamers.- similar words:
- adorn, outfit, rig
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to knock to the floor or ground; knock down.
- similar words:
- drop
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| definition 3: |
to furnish with a deck.
Are you planning to deck your house? |
| related words: |
down, garb, garnish, topple, trim |
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| derivation: |
decker (n.) |
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