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Definition of decker
decker
/ˈdɛk.ər/
deck · er
Plural:deckers
decker Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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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."
• Rhymes for decker
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decker