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- [dek-ing]
- /ˈdɛk ɪŋ/
- /ˈdek.ɪŋ/
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- [dek-ing]
- /ˈdɛk ɪŋ/
Definitions of decking word
- uncountable noun decking Decking is wooden boards that are fixed to the ground in a garden or other outdoor area for people to walk on. 3
- noun decking a wooden deck or platform, esp one in a garden for deckchairs, etc 3
- noun decking 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 decking any open platform suggesting an exposed deck of a ship. 1
- noun decking an open, unroofed porch or platform extending from a house or other building. Compare sun deck. 1
- noun decking any level, tier, or vertical section, as of a structure or machine. 1
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Origin of decking
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; deck + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Decking
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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decking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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".
decking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decking
adjective decking
- ornamental — used or grown for ornament: ornamental plants.
- for show — in order to impress, for display only
noun decking
- appareling — Present participle of apparel.
- dressing — an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.
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