deck
Translation
deck, pack of cards, patio
Examples
We sat on the deck and watched the sunset.
We sat on the deck and watched the sunset.
The sailors were cleaning the ship's deck.
The sailors were cleaning the ship's deck.
Do you have a full deck of cards?
Do you have a full deck of cards?
Grammar Patterns
a deck of ((sth.)) a deck of (sth.) a deck of cards
Similar Words
Synonyms: (terrace) patio, veranda; (ship) floor; (cards) pack
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'dec', meaning 'roof' or 'covering'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a ship's deck, which is like a wooden floor or patio. A deck of cards is a 'stack' or 'covering' of cards.