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

  • (..) So, what are you gonna do? We can be here all night. It's only one night. A boy may die. Well, why don't we just set up house here? Someone send for a pinochle deck and we'll just sweat the whole thing out right here. - I don't think he oughta joke about it. - What do you want me to do about it? (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men