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

  • (..) Candy. baby... ...l love ya. Hurl the ringer. Take it easy! Back! No. no. l'll show you some card tricks. You ain't seen the Spanish deck yet. That's percent more torture. l'm going to present you with this tine deck ot cards tor playing. This ain't gonna take long. Rose. you know what l mean? (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest