Decking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛkɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decking is a noun meaning The material from which a deck is made.
Meaning
The material from which a deck is made.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of deck
Example Sentences
In 1946, several of the heavy flagstones, which form the decking of the viaduct, were replaced or reseated, and manholes were provided in the decking, to facilitate access to the inner walls.
On the day of RAIL 's site visit, in heavy weather, the scaffolding and decking that engineers stand on were submerged deep under choppy water, with work suspended. "We have to work around the tides," explained Project Director Alan Venables. "The wind pushes the tide up and the waves get larger. That causes some problems with the scaffold."
Word Forms
- deckings
Related Words
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