deck
UK: dek | US: dek
n. 1. The floor of a ship or boat.
n. 2. A set of playing cards.
n. 3. A flat, open platform, often made of wood, attached to a building.
vt. 1. To decorate or adorn something elaborately.
vt. 2. To knock someone to the ground.
The word "deck" originated from Middle Dutch dec, meaning "covering" or "roof," which evolved to refer specifically to the floor of a ship. The term was later extended metaphorically to describe a set of playing cards (as if "covering" a game) and other flat surfaces. The verb form "to deck" (to adorn or knock down) derives from the idea of covering or striking forcefully.
The crew gathered on the deck to watch the sunset.
He shuffled the deck before dealing the cards.
Their house has a wooden deck overlooking the garden.
She decked the halls with festive decorations.
The boxer was decked by a powerful punch.