deck

US /dek/
UK /dek/
"deck" picture
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a flat open platform on a ship or boat

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We stood on the deck watching the sunset.
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The crew was busy cleaning the main deck.
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platformfloorlevel
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a pack of playing cards

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He shuffled the deck before dealing the cards.
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Pick a card from the top of the deck.
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packsetstack
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a wooden platform built onto the back of a house

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We had a barbecue on the new deck.
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The kids love playing on the backyard deck.
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patioverandaterrace
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to decorate or adorn something

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They decked the halls with boughs of holly.
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The Christmas tree was beautifully decked with ornaments.
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decorateadornembellishgarnishtrim
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to knock someone to the ground with a punch or blow

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He decked his opponent with a single punch.
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The boxer managed to deck his challenger in the first round.
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knock downfloorfelledKOpunch out
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clear the decksall hands on deck