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

  • (..) Find out why it's so hot in here. - Now what? - Crusher to Engineering. Crusher to Bridge. - Exactly what's been happening? - We've lost contact with Deck . I was about to send a security team to investigate. No, seal off Deck . Post security teams at every access point. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact
  • (..) If that's true... then the future may die with him. - What do you think? - The entire system has gone crazy. It's affecting the entire deck. I'll check the EPS conduits. - Hello? Hey! - Are you talking to me? Is anyone else working up here? Not that I know of. Paul? Paul, are you okay in there? (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact