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decked

|decked|

/dɛkt/

(deck)

flat surface

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
deck	decks	decks	decked	decked	decking

Etymology

Etymology Information

'deck' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'dekken,' where 'dekken' meant 'to cover.'

Historical Evolution

'dekken' transformed into the English word 'deck' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to cover or adorn,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'knocking someone down.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'deck'.

He decked the halls with boughs of holly.

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Verb 2

to knock someone to the ground with a punch.

He decked his opponent with a single punch.

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Last updated: 2025/02/13 17:37