deck

Definition

  • noun: a flat surface that forms the main outside floor of a boat or ship
  • noun: a platform in a ship serving usually as a structural element and forming the floor for its compartments
  • verb: to decorate (something)
  • verb: to clothe in a striking or elegant manner
  • synonyms: coldcock, dump, knockdown

Examples

  • You can see into three different states from the mountaintop restaurant's 'observation deck'. [=a platform built so that people can see or watch something]

  • We heard the captain shout “'All hands on deck'!” as waves crashed over the boat's bow.

  • “He seemed a little weird.” “Yeah, he's 'not playing with a full deck'.”

Movie quotes

  • (..) Get out of the way. Get out of the way! Whoa, whoa, whoa! No. Look out, look out, look out. Move, move, move! - Move. TOOMES: Get to the top deck. We're getting out of here. Activate Taser web! You're messing with things you don't understand. Oh, my God. What do I do? Karen... (..)
    2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming
  • (..) Nice. Okay, Karen, activate Enhanced Reconnaissance Mode. KAREN: TOOMES: He's up front, main deck. I hate this guy. It's the guy from the bridge, right? Who's that other guy? TOOMES: Just keep me posted. (..)
    2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming