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

  • (..) approaching from the Pacific. We need to check out that object. Check our course. Bridge, this is the Captain. - Where are you going? - Up to the flight deck. I think he's coming. What are you doing? I have to see it. Two-Charlie-six, we are circling the target, go ahead and command. (..)
    2014 Godzilla