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- [dek out]
- /dɛk aʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dek out]
- /dɛk aʊt/
Definitions of deck out words
- phrasal verb deck out If a person or thing is decked out with or in something, they are decorated with it or wearing it, usually for a special occasion. 3
- noun deck out Nautical. a floorlike surface wholly or partially occupying one level of a hull, superstructure, or deckhouse, generally cambered, and often serving as a member for strengthening the structure of a vessel. the space between such a surface and the next such surface above: Our stateroom was on B deck. 1
- noun deck out any open platform suggesting an exposed deck of a ship. 1
- noun deck out an open, unroofed porch or platform extending from a house or other building. Compare sun deck. 1
- noun deck out any level, tier, or vertical section, as of a structure or machine. 1
- noun deck out flight deck (def 2). 1
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Origin of deck out
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; (noun) late Middle English dekke material for covering < Middle Dutch dec covering, roof; (v.) < Dutch dekken to cover; cognate with German decken; cf. thatch
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Parts of speech for Deck out
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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deck out popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
deck out usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deck out
verb deck out
- bedeck — If flags or other ornaments bedeck a place, a lot of them have been hung up to decorate it.
- drape — to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- deck — A deck on a vehicle such as a bus or ship is a lower or upper area of it.
- dud — a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure.
Antonyms for deck out
verb deck out
- disrobe — Take off one's clothes.
- uncover — to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
- unclothe — to strip of clothes.
- bare — If a part of your body is bare, it is not covered by any clothing.
- dress down — of or for a dress or dresses.
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