decking

noun

deck·​ing ˈde-kiŋ How to pronounce decking (audio)
: deck
also : material for a deck

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No siding, roof decking or mechanical units were attached to the building at the time of its collapse, according to Madigan, who added that a large crane was near the middle of the structure and that several man lifts, also known as aerial lifts, were caught in the collapse. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025 Constructed with teak decking, mahogany woodwork and masts made of Sitka spruce, the boat was a thoroughbred under sail—sleek, responsive and, above all, fast. David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025 The back of the house wraps around three sides of a courtyard that’s a patchwork of stone, wood decking, and grass. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024 The video starts off with the woman pointing the camera at the darkness behind her decking, with a dark shape moving around visible on screen. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decking 

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decking was in 1580

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“Decking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decking. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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