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decking

American  
[dek-ing] / ˈdɛk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. material, as paper or fiberboard, treated in various ways as a waterproof covering for a deck or roof.

  2. material of concrete, asbestos, steel, or the like, in the form of self-supporting flooring or roofing units laid between joists or rafters.

decking British  
/ ˈdɛkɪŋ /

noun

  1. a wooden deck or platform, esp one in a garden for deckchairs, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of decking

First recorded in 1525–35; deck + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Decking the halls is one of the few widely shared, or at least widely recognized, rituals we have.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2021

Decking that is spaced too tightly has a tendency to catch more debris.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2021

Decking, a fireplace and a wired audio system extend the entertaining space outdoors.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2019

Decking the halls makes you a little less mindful about clicking on that email you thought came from your bank.

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2018

So becalm but to convulse so, Decking heads and breaking hearts?

From Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning by Clarke, Helen Archibald

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