Search results for 'deck¹':

deck¹ noun 1 a platform extending from one side of a ship to the other, and forming a floor or covering. 2 a floor or platform in a bus, bridge, etc. 3 N Amer, especially US a pack of playing-cards. 4 the part of a tape recorder or computer which contains the mechanism for operation. 5 the unit that contains the turntable and pick-up of a record player. clear the decks to clear away obstacles or deal with preliminary jobs in preparation for further activity. hit the deck colloq 1 to lie or fall down suddenly and quickly on the ground or floor. 2 to get out of bed. 3 to go into action.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: from Dutch dec roof or covering.

deck¹ noun 1 a platform extending from one side of a ship to the other, and forming a floor or covering. 2 a floor or platform in a bus, bridge, etc. 3 N Amer, especially US a pack of playing-cards. 4 the part of a tape recorder or computer which contains the mechanism for operation. 5 the unit that contains the turntable and pick-up of a record player. clear the decks to clear away obstacles or deal with preliminary jobs in preparation for further activity. hit the deck colloq 1 to lie or fall down suddenly and quickly on the ground or floor. 2 to get out of bed. 3 to go into action.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: from Dutch dec roof or covering.

deck¹ noun 1 a platform extending from one side of a ship to the other, and forming a floor or covering. 2 a floor or platform in a bus, bridge, etc. 3 N Amer, especially US a pack of playing-cards. 4 the part of a tape recorder or computer which contains the mechanism for operation. 5 the unit that contains the turntable and pick-up of a record player. clear the decks to clear away obstacles or deal with preliminary jobs in preparation for further activity. hit the deck colloq 1 to lie or fall down suddenly and quickly on the ground or floor. 2 to get out of bed. 3 to go into action.
ETYMOLOGY: 15c: from Dutch dec roof or covering.