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   Deck

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   noun

   • 1. a structure of planks or plates, approximately horizontal, extending across a ship or boat at any of various levels, especially one of those at the highest level and open to the weather: "he stood on the deck of his flagship"
   • ▪ a floor or platform resembling or compared to a ship's deck, especially the floor of a pier or a platform for sunbathing.
   • ▪ a platform, typically made of lumber and unroofed, attached to a house or other building: "they cooked hamburgers on the deck adjoining the living room"
   • ▪ a level of a large, open building, especially a sports stadium: "Jeter hit an enormous home run into the upper deck"
   • ▪ the ground or floor: informal "there was a big thud when I hit the deck"
   • ▪ the flat part of a skateboard or snowboard.
   • 2. a component or unit in sound-reproduction equipment that incorporates a playing or recording mechanism for discs or tapes: "the car has cruise control and a tape deck"
   • ▪ a set of two or more record decks connected to sound mixing equipment, used by a DJ: "every serious DJ needs a set of decks"
   • 3. a pack of cards: North American "shuffle the deck"
   • ▪ a packet of narcotics. informal North American

   verb

   • 1. decorate or adorn brightly or festively: "Ingrid was decked out in her Sunday best" Similar decoratebedeckadornornamenttrimtrick outgarnishcoverhangfestoongarlandswathewreatheembellishbeautifyprettifyenhancegraceset offinformal:get updo updo outtart upliterary:bejewelbedizencaparisonfurbelowdress updressclotheattirearraygarbrobedrapeaccoutreturn outfit outrig outtrick outtrick upoutfitcostumeinformal:doll upget updo uptog uptart uparchaic:apparelbedizencaparisoninvesthabittrap out
   • 2. knock (someone) to the ground with a punch: informal "Lisa threatened to deck her if she didn't stop filming"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Middle Dutch dec ‘covering, roof, cloak’, dekken ‘to cover’. Originally denoting canvas used to make a covering (especially on a ship), the term came to mean the covering itself, later denoting a solid surface serving as roof and floor.

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   How much does it cost to build a deck?

   • The average cost to build a deck is around $7,500, but like most construction projects, the costs associated with a new deck will break down to deck material and labor costs. On the low end, you may pay only slightly more than $4,000 for a small, basic deck.

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   What are some tips for building a deck?

   • The first step in building your dream deck is to create a plan. This includes deciding on size and materials and laying out the deck in your yard. A safe, long-lasting deck needs proper footings and solid framing. Here’s what you need to know to frame your deck, including setting the deck posts and installing joists.

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   What are the best materials for a deck?

   • Wood is the most common decking material today. It is natural, durable, and easy to install. It may come in Ironwood, Chengal wood, or Teak. Wood decking also has cooling characteristics.

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   What are some good deck design ideas?

   • Unlike wood, composite decking comes in a variety of rich colors that allow you to customize your space. For a small touch, consider a secondary color around the perimeter of your deck, or go big by mixing light and dark composite deck boards to create a checkerboard design like this one featuring Trex Transcend ® Rope Swing and Spiced Rum decking.

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   Deck definition: (on a ship) a floorlike surface occupying one level of the hull, superstructure, or deckhouse and often serving to strengthen the structure of the vessel..

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   A deck is a platform or a section of floor on a ship. If you're on a cruise with your family, you might tell your brother to meet you on the upper deck after lunch to play shuffleboard.

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   Define deck. deck synonyms, deck pronunciation, deck translation, English dictionary definition of deck. n. 1. A platform extending horizontally from one side of a ship to the other. 2.

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