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Definition of decking

decking

/ˈdɛk.ɪŋ/
deck · ing
Plural:deckings
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decking Lexical Profile

decking Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Heavy timber planks or composite boards used to construct outdoor wooden platforms, ship decks, or walkways, or the completed structure itself.

Example

"The homeowners installed weather-resistant composite decking in the backyard to create an outdoor dining area."

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• Rhymes for decking

• Nearby Words

deckchair
decker
deckhand
decking
declaim
declaimer
declamation

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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