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deck(1) The part of a magnetic tape unit that holds and moves the tape reels. The term may refer to any equipment that serves as a physical framework for electronic or mechanical devices. See rack. See also DEC. deck 1. Nautical any of various platforms built into a vessel 2. a. the horizontal platform that supports the turntable and pick-up of a record player b. See tape deck 3. Chiefly US a pack of playing cards 4. Computing, obsolete a collection of punched cards relevant to a particular program 5. a raised wooden platform built in a garden to provide a seating area How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As Alleyne stooped to raise him, the air seemed to be alive with the sharp zip-zip of the bolts, and he could hear them pattering on the deck like apples at a tree-shaking. Being white gods, he did not resent their addresses to him, though he did not linger and went out on the open deck where more of the favoured gods reclined in steamer-chairs. For the Captain says if we go on deck we may be blown overboard. |
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