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decking

The correct spelling is decking.

How to pronounce decking

verb

IPA: /ˈdɛkɪŋ/

Say it like: Dek-ing

The correct spelling is decking. To furnish with a deck, as a vessel. For example: "Wow, did you see her deck that guy who pinched her?"

Usage Examples

Wow, did you see her deck that guy who pinched her?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To furnish with a deck, as a vessel.
  2. 2.To knock someone to the floor, especially with a single punch.
  3. 3.To cause a player to run out of cards to draw and usually lose the game as a result.
  4. 4.(sometimes with out) To dress (someone) up, to clothe with more than ordinary elegance
  5. 5.(sometimes with out) To decorate (something).

noun

  1. 1.The material from which a deck is made.

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