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

  • (..) that shit up to but i'm so scared. I fucked up, i fucked up so bad. - Get the ludes, downstairs - What do you say? Get the ludes. I can't go down, They're below deck! There's like three feet of water down there! I will not die sobber, get those fuckin ludes. - Okay, okay. - Go! - Where he's going? (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street
  • (..) It's a little uncomfortable but tell me it's safe. It's gonna be safe, because.. I mean we'll have to batten down the hatches and we secured the deck We're looking a few, maybe a few broken dishes. Few broken dishes, what a few broken dishes. Is that sound fucking awesome or what. (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street