decking

noun
deck·​ing | \ ˈde-kiŋ How to pronounce decking (audio) \

Definition of decking

: deck also : material for a deck

Examples of decking in a Sentence

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Note that some cleaners recommend using a pressure washer, which is fine, but be very careful not to damage or etch the wood decking. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How To Get Leaf Stains Off Your Wood Deck," 24 Aug. 2019 Worried about saltwater ruining his equipment, the cameraman scrambled onto the decking, according to an account by Harry Jackson, a combat sketch artist who was in the same boat. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Coming home: Remains of Marine killed in World War II buried at Miramar National Cemetery," 18 Aug. 2019 Nearby, spacious wood decking takes in a tree-top view. Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "Marc Maron’s home and famous podcasting garage hit the market in Highland Park," 27 Mar. 2018 Retracting glass walls open the center-island kitchen to the outdoors, and decking runs along the length of the great room. Neal J. Leitereg, latimes.com, "Broad Beach compound with Hollywood ties aims for $14 million," 5 June 2019 Yuba also offers a wide range of accessories, including bamboo decking and sideboards for cargo, bags for grocery runs, and seating options for kids. Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, "Excellent E-Bikes for Racing, Commuting, and Hauling," 4 July 2019 Like the decking of the satyr’s ship, the wool then rotted away, leaving a cast of its fibres on the coin. The Economist, "Buried metal artefacts gather stories on their surfaces," 4 July 2019 Then crews needed to repair the pavement, as the material damaged the road decking. Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Crash that closed I-94 for 13 hours caused when car hit median, semitruck spilled chemicals on road," 29 June 2019 From budget to aftercare, so many factors come into play when picking the best decking material for your home. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, "How to Choose the Best Deck Material for Your House," 22 May 2019

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First Known Use of decking

1580, in the meaning defined above

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decking

noun

English Language Learners Definition of decking

: material that is used to build a deck (sense 3)