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View synonyms for decking

decking

[ dek-ing ]

noun

  1. material, as paper or fiberboard, treated in various ways as a waterproof covering for a deck or roof.
  2. material of concrete, asbestos, steel, or the like, in the form of self-supporting flooring or roofing units laid between joists or rafters.


decking

/ ˈdɛkɪŋ /

noun

  1. a wooden deck or platform, esp one in a garden for deckchairs, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of decking1

First recorded in 1525–35; deck + -ing 1
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Example Sentences

Hard-to-break-down plastics usually have to travel farther to manufacturing plants that use them for outdoor structures such as decking and fencing and long-lasting drainage products.

"Lots of the decking in still in place - teak decking," he said.

From BBC

It’s no wonder you might be drawn to the composite decking displays at local home and garden shows.

Two dozen trackers ended up in the hands of Trex, a company that makes benches and decking out of discarded plastic.

From Salon

Roughly a quarter ended up at a company called Trex — with sites in Nevada and Virginia — that uses plastic film to create decking.

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