What does DECKS mean?
decks
- Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
- Definitions:
- Noun: a platform on a ship or boat where people can stand or sit outside
- Noun: a set of cards used for playing games
- Verb: to decorate or adorn something, especially with lights or other decorations
- Pronunciations:
- US: /dɛks/
- UK: /dɛks/
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "decks" as a noun originated from the Middle Dutch word "dec" which means "covering" or "roof".
- As a verb, "decks" originated from the Middle English word "dekken" which means "to cover".
- The word is commonly used in the context of ships and boats, where the "decks" refer to the flat surfaces on the vessel where people can stand or sit outside.
- As a verb, "decks" is often used to refer to the act of decorating or adorning something, especially with lights or other decorations, such as "decking the halls" during the holiday season.
- Synonyms:
- Noun: platform, terrace, balcony, veranda
- Verb: adorn, decorate, embellish, festoon
- Related Words:
- decal
- decor
- defer
- delve
- delta
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