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

  • (..) Countin' flowers on the wall That don't bother me at all Playin'... THE STATLER BROTHERS SINGING: Solitaire till dawn With a deck of Smoking cigarettes And watching "Captain Kangaroo" Now, don't tell me I've nothin' to do It's good to see you, (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction
  • (..) playing] THE STATLER BROTHERS SINGING: Flowers on the wall That don't bother me at all Playin' solitaire till dawn With a deck of That's how you're going to beat 'em, Butch. They keep underestimating you. THE STATLER BROTHERS SINGING: Kangaroo (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction