Definition of deck - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
gameset of playing cards
- He shuffled the deck before dealing.
2.
outdoorUS wooden platform in a gardenUS
- They had lunch on the garden deck.
3.
maritimefloorlike covering on a ship
- The crew gathered on the deck for a meeting.
4.
presentationTECH. set of slides for a presentationTECH.
- She prepared a deck for the conference.
5.
transportationTECH. platform in a vehicleTECH.
- Passengers sat on the upper deck of the bus.
6.
audioDated equipment for playing tapes or recordsDated
- He played the old cassette on the deck.
7.
newsTECH. US headline or subheadline in journalismTECH. US
- The article's deck summarized the main points.
Verb
1.
- He decked his opponent with one punch.
2.
coveringcover or overspread something
- The ground was decked with snow.
3.
decorationUS decorate or adorn brightly or festivelyUS
- They decked the halls with boughs of holly..
Images of deck
set of playing cards 
wooden platform in a garden 
floorlike covering on a ship 
equipment for playing tapes or records
Expressions with deck
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ready for action or duty
The team is on deck for the big game.
decorate something to make it more attractive
They decked out the hall for the wedding.
put on nice clothes for an event
She decided to deck up for the party.
cover a surface with a deck structure
We plan to deck over the patio this summer.
everyone must help immediately
The project deadline is tomorrow, so it's all hands on deck.
move quickly down to the ground, often for safety
When the alarm sounded, everyone hit the deck.
dress oneself in fancy or elaborate clothes
She decked herself out for the party.
arrange things so someone has an unfair advantage
They tried to stack the deck against us.
reorganize minor details without solving main issue
They arranged the deck chairs instead of addressing the budget crisis.
decorate a place for a festive occasion
We deck the halls with lights and ornaments for Christmas.
engage in trivial tasks ignoring bigger problems
They just rearrange deck chairs while the company fails.
set of slides used to present information to an audience
Maya shared the slide deck before the team meeting.
folding chair with wooden frame and canvas seat for outdoor use
She relaxed in a deck chair by the pool.
set of 52 playing cards for games
He shuffled the deck of cards before dealing.
area on a tall building for viewing surroundings
The observation deck offers a stunning view of the city.
secondary level in a stadium or theater
Our seats were on the second deck, offering a great view.
mix the cards in a deck
Before dealing, he shuffled the deck thoroughly.
clean or tidy up a deck
She decided to sweep the deck before the guests arrived.
upper deck of a double-decker bus
We sat on the top deck to enjoy the view.
higher level of a ship or bus
We enjoyed the view from the upper deck of the ferry..
floor on a ship or structure where cars and vehicles are parked
The crew directed all drivers down the ramp to the lower car deck.
in the lower part of a ship under the main deck
The crew went below deck during the storm.
casual shoe made of canvas or leather
She paired her jeans with deck shoes.
flat surface on top of a building
We enjoyed the sunset from the roof deck.
Origin of deck
Dutch, dek (covering)
Terms with deck included in their meaning
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game
games using a deck of small rectangular picture pieces
card suit
suit in a deck of cards
game
one of four sets of cards in a deck
games
game played with a deck of cards
game
take a card from a deck during a game
games
mix the deck of cards again for randomness
game
mix a deck of cards to randomize order
card suit
one of the four suits in a deck of cards
ship
opening through the deck of a ship
magic
select a card from a deck for a trick
playing cards
card in a deck depicting a person like a king or queen
game
divide a deck of cards into two parts
naval
structure on an aircraft carrier's deck
games
arrange cards in a deck for cheating
naval vessel
warship with a flat deck for aircraft operations
aviation
device on an aircraft that records sounds inside the flight deck
engineering
bridge with deck hanging from cables suspended from towers
poker
face cards in a deck of cards
sports
part of a skateboard joining wheels to the deck
tarot
fourth trump card of the tarot deck
game
nine of any suit in a deck of cards
ship
passage along a ship's upper deck
maritime
structure above the main deck of a ship
historical ship
historical sailing warship with a single gun deck
Examples of deck in a sentence
The deck was missing a few cards. The deck was perfect for summer barbecues. They installed a new deck in the backyard. Passengers relaxed on the deck under the sun. The deck was slippery after the rainstorm. The marketing team reviewed the deck before the meeting.
He designed a deck for his startup pitch. We stored our bicycles on the ferry's lower deck. The driver checked the deck of the truck. She adjusted the settings on the deck for better sound. The vintage deck needed repairs to function properly. The editor rewrote the deck before publication. A bold deck drew readers into the investigation. She decked him before he could react. In a swift move, he decked the intruder. The halls were decked with festive lights. The cake was decked with colorful sprinkles. The streets were decked with colorful lights. The room was decked out for the party.
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- French:deck, terrasser, ...
- German:Deck, niederschlagen, ...
- Italian:mazzo, stendere, ...
- Spanish:mazo, derribar, ...
- Portuguese:baralho, derrubar, ...
- Chinese:牌, 打倒, ...
- Japanese:デッキ, 殴り倒す, ...
- Arabic:رُزْمة, أَسقَطَ بِلكمَة, ...
- Hebrew:חֲפִיסַת קְלָפִים, לְהַפִּיל, ...
- Russian:колода, отправить в нокаут, ...
- Ukrainian:колода, збивати, ...
- Hindi:ताश की गड्डी, मुक्का मारकर गिरा देना, ...
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