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

  • (..) - Mr, Locket, the line is getting thin, - I think it is highly unusual that every potential juror believes in the death penalty, No one stacked the deck, People in this state believe in the death penalty, Are you trying to assume my duties, Mr, Kern? No, Your Honor, Look at this, (..)
    1994 The Glass Shield
  • (..) Mr, Woods has been in the community his whole life, - he's been employed for three years,,, - Denied, You must think I'm not playing with a full deck, This is a potential death penalty case, No, the best I can do is $ bail, How did you come (..)
    1994 The Glass Shield