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Deck Meaning, Definition & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：ship's deck (Deck)
Deck
/dɛk/
n., v.
The flat, outdoor floor of a ship or boat where people can stand and walk.
ship's deck
➕
/ʃɪps dɛk/
n., v.
The flat outdoor area on a ship or boat where people can walk and stand.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old French 'decke' meaning 'to cover', related to German 'Decke' (ceiling).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a 'deck' of cards lying on the ship's 'deck' – both are flat surfaces you can stack things on.
📖 Example
We spent the whole afternoon on the deck of the cruise ship, watching the dolphins play in the waves.
We spent the whole afternoon on the deck of the cruise ship, watching the dolphins play in the waves.
🔗 Collocations
on deck – Ready for duty or activity
clear the deck – Remove obstacles or prepare for action
above deck – On the upper surface of a ship
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
From Middle Dutch 'dec' (cover), used for ship's platform. For cards, a 'deck' is a stack of flat sheets, similar to a covered pile. Used in 'clear the deck' to prepare for action.
Meaning 2：deck of cards (Deck)
Deck
/dɛk/
n., v.
A complete set of playing cards, usually 52 cards.
deck of cards
➕
/dɛk əv kɑːrdz/
n., v.
A complete set of playing cards, typically consisting of 52 cards.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
At our family game night, my grandpa brought out a well-worn deck of cards to teach us a classic game.
At our family game night, my grandpa brought out a well-worn deck of cards to teach us a classic game.
🔗 Collocations
shuffle the deck – Mix the cards randomly
cut the deck – Separate the deck into two parts
a deck of cards – A complete set of playing cards
🔄 Synonyms
pack of cards (n.) – A set of playing cards
🌱 Derivatives
decker (n.) – A device or person that decks cards
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