Meaning & Definition of word "Deck"

Deck

/dɛk/

1. A flat, open surface capable of supporting weight, often constructed as a floor or platform.
- Example: The children played on the wooden deck of the house by the beach.
2. A set of cards used for playing games.
- Example: He shuffled the deck before dealing the cards for the game of poker.
3. A collection of video or audio clips or a set of slides used in a presentation.
- Example: She created a captivating deck for her presentation at the conference.

1. To furnish or decorate with a deck.
- Example: They decided to deck the halls with festive decorations for the holiday season.
2. To knock someone down, particularly in a fight.
- Example: He was decked by a surprise punch during the scuffle.

●Middle English deke, from Middle Dutch dec; related to Old Norse dekkr.

deck out:

To decorate or furnish something elaborately.

deck of cards:

A complete set of cards used for playing games.

deck the halls:

To decorate for the holidays, particularly Christmas.

decking:

Material used to create a deck.

deckhand:

A sailor who performs manual labor on the deck of a ship.

decker:

A person who works on decks or an informing term for a double-decker bus.

Meaning: To deck someone

● Example Sentence: He decked his opponent with one punch.

Meaning: To decorate or enhance something stylishly.

● Example Sentence: We're going to deck out the room for the party.