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

  • (..) directed to Naval Station Norfolk. All non-essential personnel given F- status and in groups A through E need to report to the flight deck for relocation. Groups A and B relocating to Orlando should be on the stern clear of the landing zone. I say again, all non-essential personnel given F- status (..)
    2013 World War Z
  • (..) of developing a vaccine to stop it. So we send in Dr. Fassbach there to look for the source. He's just a kid. You're right. Attention on deck!! At ease!! Mr. Under-Secretary. The Under-Secretary here says you were his best investigator (..)
    2013 World War Z