DECK

Deck

A deck is a permanent covering over a compartment or a hull of a ship. On a boat or ship, the primary or upper deck is the horizontal structure which forms the 'roof' for the hull, which both strengthens the hull and serves as the primary working surface. Vessels often have more than one level both within the hull and in the superstructure above the primary deck which are similar to the floors of a multi-storey building, and which are also referred to as decks, as are specific compartments and decks built over specific areas of the superstructure.

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deck

Noun

  1. Any flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.
  2. A pack or set of playing cards.
  3. 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
  4. A set of slides for a presentation.

Verb

  1. To furnish with a deck, as a vessel.
  2. In a fight or brawl, to knock someone to the floor, especially with a single punch.
    Wow, did you see her deck that guy who pinched her?

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To dress (someone) up, to clothe with more than ordinary elegance
  2. To decorate (something).
  3. To cover; to overspread.


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