deck

• Sustantivo que designa una superficie o plataforma plana, a menudo en un barco, edificio o vehículo, o un conjunto de cartas de juego.

A noun referring to a flat surface or platform, often on a ship, building, or vehicle, or a set of playing cards.

1. Ship or boat structureA2formal

   A flat surface on a ship or boat that forms the floor or a platform.

   Cubierta de un barco

   • The passengers gathered on the deck to watch the sunset.
   • The captain stood on the bridge deck giving orders.
   • We spent the afternoon sunbathing on the upper deck.

   Sinónimosfloorlevelplatformstorey

2. A2formal

   A complete set of playing cards, usually 52 cards.

   baraja (de cartas)

   • He shuffled the deck and dealt the cards.
   • She bought a new deck of cards for the game.
   • The magician used a standard deck for his trick.

   Sinónimospack

3. Building structureA2formal

   A wooden platform attached to a house or building, often used for outdoor activities.

   Plataforma de madera adosada a una casa

   • They built a new deck behind their house for barbecues.
   • The children played on the deck while the adults talked.
   • We painted the deck to protect it from the weather.

   Sinónimoslanaipatioporchterraceveranda

4. Tape deck or recording deviceB1informal

   A device for playing or recording audio tapes.

   Pletina de casete

   • He inserted the cassette into the deck and pressed play.
   • The car's tape deck was broken, so they listened to the radio.
   • She used a dual-deck recorder to copy the tape.

   Sinónimoscassette deckrecordertape decktape recorder

• Verbo que significa decorar o adornar algo, o derribar a alguien de un golpe.

A verb meaning to decorate or adorn something, or to knock someone to the ground with a punch.

1. Hit or knock downB2informal

   To hit someone hard, especially so that they fall to the ground.

   Derribar de un golpe

   • He decked the bully with one punch.
   • The boxer decked his opponent in the first round.
   • She threatened to deck him if he didn't leave.

   Sinónimosdropfellflattenfloorknock downpunchslugsock

2. Decorate or adornB2formal

   To decorate or cover something in a showy or festive way.

   Adornar o decorar

   • They decked the hall with flowers for the wedding.
   • The house was decked out in Christmas lights.
   • She decked herself in jewels for the gala.

   Sinónimosadornarraybeautifybedeckdecorateembellishfestoongarnishgraceornamenttrim

Variantes phrasaldeck outdeck up