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Decking

/ˈdɛkɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

The material from which a deck is made..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The material from which a deck is made.
  2. 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."

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What does decking mean?

Decking means The material from which a deck is made..

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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.

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