Word: DECK
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Definition of DECK
- Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.
- The floorlike covering of the horizontal sections, or compartments, of a ship. Small vessels have only one deck; larger ships have two or three decks.
"to swab the deck"
- A main aeroplane surface, especially of a biplane or multiplane.
- To furnish with a deck, as a vessel.
- To knock someone to the floor, especially with a single punch.
"Wow, did you see her deck that guy who pinched her?"
- To cause a player to run out of cards to draw and usually lose the game as a result.
- (sometimes with out) To dress (someone) up, to clothe with more than ordinary elegance
- (sometimes with out) To decorate (something).
- To cover; to overspread.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "deck" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "deck" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DECK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DECK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DECK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DECK:
- # the deck effect
- # master of deck
- # playing with deck
- # in terms of deck
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