deck

Meanings

• noun

  A flat surface or platform on a ship, used for various purposes such as storage, navigation, or recreation.

  - "The deck of the ship was slippery from the rain."
  - "The captain gave the order to clear the deck for battle."
  - "The passengers enjoyed sunbathing on the deck."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɛk/
   
   
   
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2. /dɛk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

library

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deck
peck , neck , perk , speck

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Variants

List of all variants of deck that leads to same result
deck , decks , on deck , decked , decking , deck chair , deck chairs , deck shoe , deck shoes , deck tennis , deck tennises , all-hands-on-deck , double-deck , double-decked , flight deck , flight decks , orlop deck , orlop decks , poop deck , poop decks

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Etymology

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Old English 'deoc', likely derived from 'deogan' meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deck' is also used in various card games, such as poker and bridge.

2. The famous card game '21' is also known as 'blackjack' because the dealer's up card is traditionally a Jack of Spades or Hearts.

3. The term 'deck' is also used in aviation to refer to the floor of an aircraft.

4. The term 'deck' is also used in architecture to refer to the exterior surface of a building.

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Related Concepts

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1. deck of cards: A set of cards used for playing various games.

2. deck of a building: The exterior surface of a building, often used for decoration or design.

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Culture

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The deck of a ship has been a significant part of maritime history and literature, representing adventure, danger, and the vastness of the sea. Decks have also been used metaphorically to refer to various situations or experiences.

How to Memorize "deck"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship's deck with sails flapping in the wind, waves crashing against the sides, and crew members moving about.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deck' with 'ship' and 'ocean'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'S.H.I.P.' - 'S' for 'surface', 'H' for 'horizontal', 'I' for 'important', 'P' for 'platform'.

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