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Definition of decker

decker

/ˈdɛk.ər/
deck · er

Plural:deckers
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decker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A vehicle, ship, sandwich, or other structure having a specified number of decks, floors, or layers (almost always used in combination, as in 'double-decker' or 'triple-decker').

Example

"Tourists in London often ride on a red double-decker to enjoy views from the upper level."


2

A worker who constructs or installs wooden decks, roofing decks, or similar flat surfaces.

Example

"The contractor hired an experienced decker to finish the backyard patio before summer."


3

In papermaking, a mechanical apparatus used to thicken pulp stock by removing excess water before further processing.

Example

"In the paper mill, the washed wood pulp passes through a rotary decker to increase its consistency."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decker
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