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

  • (..) I think I can handle things myself. You know what a Code Red is? What a pity. - Morning, sir. - Morning. Officer on deck! Sir, Lance Corporal Harold W. Dawson, sir! Rifle Security Company Windward, Second Platoon Bravo. Someone hasn't been working (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men
  • (..) about oryards... going down a rocky unstable hill. My sergeant grabbed me and pushed me down the hill. Then Isawall black, and the last thing I remembered was hitting the deck. I was brought to the hospital where I was told I just had heat exhaustion. I ask you to help me. Please, sir. I just need (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men