"deck" | Definition and Related Words

deck

Noun

Any of various platforms built into a vessel (synset 103172332)
is a type of: platform - a raised horizontal surface
subtypes:
- afterdeck - a deck abaft of midships
- flight deck, landing deck - the upper deck of an aircraft carrier; used as a runway
- foredeck - the deck between the bridge and the forecastle
- gun deck - formerly any deck other than the weather deck having cannons from end to end
- awning deck, hurricane deck, hurricane roof, promenade deck - a deck at the top of a passenger ship
- lido deck - an open deck including a swimming pool
- lower deck, third deck - the deck below the main deck
- main deck, second deck - the uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a large vessel
- fourth deck, orlop, orlop deck - the fourth or lowest deck
- quarterdeck - the stern area of a ship's upper deck
- upper deck - a higher deck
is a part of: ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
Street name for a packet of illegal drugs (synset 103172644)
domain usage: argot, cant, jargon, lingo, patois, slang, vernacular - a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

is a type of: packet - a small package or bundle

subtypes: dime, dime bag - street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars
A pack of 52 playing cards (synset 107973335)
is a type of: pack - a complete collection of similar things
member holonym:
- playing card - one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games
- queen - one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a queen
- suit - playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color
same as: deck of cards, pack of cards
A porch that resembles the deck on a ship (synset 103172773)
is a type of: porch - a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

subtypes: sun deck - an unroofed deck

Verb

Be beautiful to look at (synset 202754802)
"Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"

is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

subtypes: ornament - be an ornament to

same as: adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace
Decorate (synset 201683875)
"deck the halls with holly"

is a type of: adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

subtypes: plume - deck with a plume

same as: bedeck, bedight
Knock down with force (synset 201415000)
"He decked his opponent"

is a type of: beat - hit repeatedly

same as: coldcock, dump, floor, knock down

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