English Words Starting With D

• deck chair

  nounB1
  /ˈdek ˌtʃeə(r)/A portable folding chair with a wooden or metal frame and a fabric seat, originally used on ship decks and typically found in gardens, on beaches, or by swimming pools.
• deck crane

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈdek ˌkreɪn/A type of crane mounted on the deck of a ship or offshore platform, designed for loading, unloading, or moving cargo or equipment.
• deck department

  nounC2
  /ˈdek dɪˌpɑːtmənt/The organizational unit on a ship responsible for all operations and maintenance relating to the vessel's structure, exterior, cargo handling, navigation, and safety equipment.
• deck gang

  nounLow
  /dɛk ɡaŋ/A group of workers responsible for duties on the open deck of a ship, often involved in cargo handling and general maintenance.
• deck hand

  nounC1
  /ˈdek hænd/A member of a ship's crew who works on deck, performing manual labour such as cleaning, maintenance, and handling ropes.
• deck hook

  nounC1/C2 (Very Low Frequency - Specialised Nautical Term)
  /ˈdɛk ˌhʊk/A curved metal fitting on a ship's deck, used for securing ropes, cables, or tackle.
• deck lid

  nounC1
  /ˈdek ˌlɪd/A hinged cover that provides access to the storage compartment at the rear of a car; the boot lid (UK).
• deck light

  nounC1
  /ˈdek laɪt/A light fixture or luminaire installed on a deck or terrace, typically outdoors.
• deck load

  nounC2
  /ˈdek ˌləʊd/A specific cargo or collection of items arranged on a ship's deck.
• deck log

  nounC2
  /ˈdek ˌlɒɡ/A daily, official record of a ship's course, speed, position, and significant events, maintained on the bridge.
• deck officer

  nounC2
  /ˈdek ˌɒfɪsə/A licensed officer on a ship who is responsible for the navigation, safety, and operation of the vessel while on duty on the bridge.
• deck over

  verbC1
  /dɛk ˈəʊvə/To cover or convert an open area (especially a roof, balcony, or patio) into a covered or usable flat surface, often by constructing a floor or platform above it.
• deck passage

  nounRare
  /dɛk ˈpæsɪdʒ/An interior passageway on a ship, located below the main deck, typically used by crew or for accessing cabins and holds.
• deck plate

  nounLow
  /ˈdek ˌpleɪt/A rigid, flat structural member, typically metal, that forms the walking or working surface of a ship's deck or a structural floor in construction/engineering.
• deck shoe

  nounC1
  /ˈdek ˌʃuː/A type of casual shoe, typically with a non-slip rubber sole and laces threaded through leather or fabric tabs, originally designed for use on boat decks.
• deck tennis

  nounlow
  /dɛk ˈtɛnɪs/An outdoor game played with a rubber ring thrown over a net, originally played on ship decks.
• deck watch

  nounC2
  /ˈdek ˌwɒtʃ/A designated period of time, typically lasting four hours, during which a sailor or officer is responsible for standing watch on the deck of a ship.
• deckchair

  nounMedium
  /ˈdɛk.tʃeər/A folding chair with a frame and a canvas or plastic seat and back, typically used outdoors, especially on the deck of a ship or at the seaside.
• deckel

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈdɛk(ə)l/A lid or cover, specifically in certain technical, printing, or commercial contexts.
• decker

  nounLow
  /ˈdekə/A suffix or noun indicating something with a specified number of layers, levels, or decks.

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