Decerniture - Declaim

Decerniture (?; 135), n. (Scots Law) A decree or sentence of a court. Stormonth.
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Decerp (?), v. t. [L. decerpere; de- + carpere to pluck.] To pluck off; to crop; to gather. [Obs.]
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Decerpt (?), a. [L. decerptus, p. p. of decerpere.] Plucked off or away. [Obs.]
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Decerptible (?), a. That may be plucked off, cropped, or torn away. [Obs.] Bailey.
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Decerption (?), n. 1. The act of plucking off; a cropping.
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2. That which is plucked off or rent away; a fragment; a piece. Glanvill.
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Decertation (?), n. [L. decertatio, fr. decertare, decertatum; de- + certare to contend.] Contest for mastery; contention; strife. [R.] Arnway.
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Decession (?), n. [L. decessio, fr. decedere to depart. See , n.] Departure; decrease; -- opposed to accesion. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.
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Decharm (?), v. t. [Cf. F. décharmer. See .] To free from a charm; to disenchant.
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Dechristianize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dechristianized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Dechristianizing.] To turn from, or divest of, Christianity.
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Decidable (?), a. Capable of being decided; determinable.
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Deciare (?), n. [F. déciare; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + are. See 2d .] (Metric System) A measure of area, the tenth part of an are; ten square meters.
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Decide (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decided; p. pr. & vb. n. Deciding.] [L. decīdere; de- + caedere to cut, cut off; prob. akin to E. shed, v.: cf. F. décider. Cf. .] 1. To cut off; to separate. [Obs.]
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Our seat denies us traffic here;
The sea, too near, decides us from the rest. Fuller.
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2. To bring to a termination, as a question, controversy, struggle, by giving the victory to one side or party; to render judgment concerning; to determine; to settle.
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So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it. 1 Kings xx. 40.
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The quarrel toucheth none but us alone;
Betwixt ourselves let us decide it then. Shak.
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Decide, v. i. To determine; to form a definite opinion; to come to a conclusion; to give decision; as, the court decided in favor of the defendant.
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Who shall decide, when doctors disagree? Pope.
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Decided (?), a. 1. Free from ambiguity; unequivocal; unmistakable; unquestionable; clear; evident; as, a decided advantage. “A more decided taste for science.” Prescott.
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2. Free from doubt or wavering; determined; of fixed purpose; fully settled; positive; resolute; as, a decided opinion or purpose.

Syn. -- , . We call a thing decisive when it has the power or quality of deciding; as, a decisive battle; we speak of it as decided when it is so fully settled as to leave no room for doubt; as, a decided preference, a decided aversion. Hence, a decided victory is one about which there is no question; a decisive victory is one which ends the contest. Decisive is applied only to things; as, a decisive sentence, a decisive decree, a decisive judgment. Decided is applied equally to persons and things. Thus we speak of a man as decided in his whole of conduct; and as having a decided disgust, or a decided reluctance, to certain measures. “A politic caution, a guarded circumspection, were among the ruling principles of our forefathers in their most decided conduct.” Burke. “The sentences of superior judges are final, decisive, and irrevocable. Blackstone.
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Decidedly, adv. In a decided manner; indisputably; clearly; thoroughly.
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Decidement (?), n. Means of forming a decision. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
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Decidence (?), n. [L. decidens falling off.] A falling off. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
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Decider (?), n. One who decides.
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Decidua (?; 135), n. [NL., fr. L. deciduus. See .] (Anat.) The inner layer of the wall of the uterus, which envelops the embryo, forms a part of the placenta, and is discharged with it.
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Deciduata (?), n. pl. [NL.] (Zoöl.) A group of Mammalia in which a decidua is thrown off with, or after, the fetus, as in the human species.
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Deciduate (?; 135), a. (Anat.) Possessed of, or characterized by, a decidua.
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Deciduity (?), n. Deciduousness. [R.]
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Deciduous (?; 135), a. [L. deciduus, fr. dec�dere to fall off; de- + cadere to fall. See .] (Biol.) Falling off, or subject to fall or be shed, at a certain season, or a certain stage or interval of growth, as leaves (except of evergreens) in autumn, or as parts of animals, such as hair, teeth, antlers, etc.; also, shedding leaves or parts at certain seasons, stages, or intervals; as, deciduous trees; the deciduous membrane.
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Deciduousness, n. The quality or state of being deciduous.

{ Decigram, Decigramme } (?), n. [F. décigramme; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + gramme.] A weight in the metric system; one tenth of a gram, equal to 1.5432 grains avoirdupois.

{ Decil, Decile } (?), n. [F. décil, fr. L. decem ten� cf. It. decile.] (Astrol.) An aspect or position of two planets, when they are distant from each other a tenth part of the zodiac, or 36°.

{ Deciliter, Decilitre } (?), n. [F. décilitre; pref. déci- tenth (L. decimus) + litre. See .] A measure of capacity or volume in the metric system; one tenth of a liter, equal to 6.1022 cubic inches, or 3.38 fluid ounces.
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Decillion (?), n. [L. decem ten + the ending of million.] According to the English notation, a million involved to the tenth power, or a unit with sixty ciphers annexed; according to the French and American notation, a thousand involved to the eleventh power, or a unit with thirty-three ciphers annexed. [See the Note under .]
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Decillionth (?), a. Pertaining to a decillion, or to the quotient of unity divided by a decillion.
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Decillionth (?), n. (a) The quotient of unity divided by a decillion. (b) One of a decillion equal parts.
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Decimal (?), a. [F. décimal (cf. LL. decimalis), fr. L. decimus tenth, fr. decem ten. See , and cf. .] Of or pertaining to decimals; numbered or proceeding by tens; having a tenfold increase or decrease, each unit being ten times the unit next smaller; as, decimal notation; a decimal coinage.
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Coloq. Decimal arithmetic , the common arithmetic, in which numeration proceeds by tens. -- Coloq. Decimal fraction , a fraction in which the denominator is some power of 10, as 2/10, 25/100, and is usually not expressed, but is signified by a point placed at the left hand of the numerator, as .2, .25. -- Coloq. Decimal point , a dot or full stop at the left of a decimal fraction. The figures at the left of the point represent units or whole numbers, as 1.05.
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Decimal, n. A number expressed in the scale of tens; specifically, and almost exclusively, used as synonymous with a decimal fraction.
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Coloq. Circulating decimal , or Coloq. Circulatory decimal , a decimal fraction in which the same figure, or set of figures, is constantly repeated; as, 0.354354354; -- called also recurring decimal, repeating decimal, and repetend.
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decimalisation n. same as .
Syn. -- decimalization.
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decimalise v. 1. same as .
Syn. -- decimalize.
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decimalization n. the act of changing to a decimal system; as, the decimalization of the British currency.
Syn. -- decimalisation.
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decimalism (?), n. The system of a decimal currency, decimal weights, measures, etc.
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Decimalize (?), v. t. to convert the dominant units of measure (e.g. of currency) to a decimal-based system; to reduce to a decimal system; as, to decimalize the currency. -- Decimalization (#), n.
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Decimally, adv. By tens; by means of decimals.
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Decimate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decimated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Decimating (?).] [L. decimatus, p. p. of decimare to decimate (in senses 1 & 2), fr. decimus tenth. See .] 1. To take the tenth part of; to tithe. Johnson.
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2. To select by lot and punish with death every tenth man of; as, to decimate a regiment as a punishment for mutiny. Macaulay.
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3. To destroy a considerable part of; as, to decimate an army in battle; to decimate a people by disease.
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Decimation (?), n. [L. decimatio: cf. F. décimation.] 1. A tithing. [Obs.] State Trials (1630).
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2. A selection of every tenth person by lot, as for punishment. Shak.
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3. The destruction of any large proportion, as of people by pestilence or war. Milman.
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Decimator (?), n. [Cf. LL. decimator.] One who decimates. South.
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Décime (?), n. [F.] A French coin, the tenth part of a franc, equal to about two cents.

{ Decimeter, Decimetre } (?), n. [F. décimètre; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + mètre. See .] A measure of length in the metric system; one tenth of a meter, equal to 3.937 inches.
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Decimosexto (?), n. [Prop., in sixteenth; fr. L. decimus tenth + sextus sixth.] A book consisting of sheets, each of which is folded into sixteen leaves; hence, indicating, more or less definitely, a size of book; -- usually written 16mo or 16°.
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Decimosexto, a. Having sixteen leaves to a sheet; as, a decimosexto form, book, leaf, size.
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Decine (?; 104), n. [From L. decem ten.] (Chem.) One of the higher hydrocarbons, C10H15, of the acetylene series; -- called also decenylene.
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Decipher (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deciphered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Deciphering.] [Pref. de- + cipher. Formed in imitation of F. déchiffrer. See .] 1. To translate from secret characters or ciphers into intelligible terms; as, to decipher a letter written in secret characters.
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2. To find out, so as to be able to make known the meaning of; to make out or read, as words badly written or partly obliterated; to detect; to reveal; to unfold.
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3. To stamp; to detect; to discover. [R.]
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You are both deciphered, . . .
For villains. Shak.
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Decipherable (?), a. Capable of being deciphered; as, old writings not decipherable.
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Decipherer (?), n. One who deciphers.
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Decipheress (?), n. A woman who deciphers.
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Decipherment (?), n. The act of deciphering.
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Decipiency (?), n. [L. decipiens, p. pr. of decipere. See .] State of being deceived; hallucination. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
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Decipium (?), n. [NL., fr. L. decipere to deceive.] (Chem.) A supposed rare element, said to be associated with cerium, yttrium, etc., in the mineral samarskite, and more recently called samarium. Symbol Dp. See .
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Decision (?), n. [L. decisio, fr. decīdere, decisum: cf. F. décision. See .] 1. Cutting off; division; detachment of a part. [Obs.] Bp. Pearson.
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2. The act of deciding; act of settling or terminating, as a controversy, by giving judgment on the matter at issue; determination, as of a question or doubt; settlement; conclusion.
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The decision of some dispute. Atterbury.
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3. An account or report of a conclusion, especially of a legal adjudication or judicial determination of a question or cause; as, a decision of arbitrators; a decision of the Supreme Court.
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4. The quality of being decided; prompt and fixed determination; unwavering firmness; as, to manifest great decision.

Syn. -- , , . Each of these words has two meanings, one implying the act of deciding, determining, or resolving; and the other a habit of mind as to doing. It is in the last sense that the words are here compared. Decision is a cutting short. It implies that several courses of action have been presented to the mind, and that the choice is now finally made. It supposes, therefore, a union of promptitude and energy. Determination is the natural consequence of decision. It is the settling of a thing with a fixed purpose to adhere. Resolution is the necessary result in a mind which is characterized by firmness. It is a spirit which scatters (resolves) all doubt, and is ready to face danger or suffering in carrying out one's determinations. Martin Luther was equally distinguished for his prompt decision, his steadfast determination, and his inflexible resolution.
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Decisive (?), a. [Cf. F. décisif. See .] 1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. “A decisive, irrevocable doom.” Bates. “Decisive campaign.” Macaulay. “Decisive proof.” Hallam.
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2. Marked by promptness and decision.
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A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. J. Foster.

Syn. -- Decided; positive; conclusive. See .

-- Decisively, adv. -- Decisiveness, n.
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Decisory (?), a. [Cf. F. décisoire. See .] Able to decide or determine; having a tendency to decide. [R.]
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Decistere (?), n. [F. décistère; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + stère a stere.] (Metric System) The tenth part of the stere or cubic meter, equal to 3.531 cubic feet. See .
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Decitizenize (?), v. t. To deprive of the rights of citizenship. [R.]
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We have no law -- as the French have -- to decitizenize a citizen. Edw. Bates.
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Decivilize (?), v. t. To reduce from civilization to a savage state. [R.] Blackwood's Mag.
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Deck (dĕk), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decked (dĕkt); p. pr. & vb. n. Decking.] [D. dekken to cover; akin to E. thatch. See .] 1. To cover; to overspread.
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To deck with clouds the uncolored sky. Milton.
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2. To dress, as the person; to clothe; especially, to clothe with more than ordinary elegance; to array; to adorn; to embellish.
Syn. -- adorn, decorate, grace, embellish, ornament, beautify.
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Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency. Job xl. 10.
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And deck my body in gay ornaments. Shak.
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The dew with spangles decked the ground. Dryden.
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3. To furnish with a deck, as a vessel.
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4. to knock down (a person) with a forceful blow; as, He decked his opponent with a single punch.
Syn. -- coldcock, dump, knock down, floor.
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Deck, n. [D. dek. See , v.] 1. The floorlike covering of the horizontal sections, or compartments, of a ship. Small vessels have only one deck; larger ships have two or three decks.
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☞ The following are the more common names of the decks of vessels having more than one.
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Coloq. Berth deck (Navy), a deck next below the gun deck, where the hammocks of the crew are swung. -- Coloq. Boiler deck (River Steamers), the deck on which the boilers are placed. -- Coloq. Flush deck , any continuous, unbroken deck from stem to stern. -- Coloq. Gun deck (Navy), a deck below the spar deck, on which the ship's guns are carried. If there are two gun decks, the upper one is called the main deck, the lower, the lower gun deck; if there are three, one is called the middle gun deck. -- Coloq. Half-deck , that portion of the deck next below the spar deck which is between the mainmast and the cabin. -- Coloq. Hurricane deck (River Steamers, etc.), the upper deck, usually a light deck, erected above the frame of the hull. -- Coloq. Orlop deck , the deck or part of a deck where the cables are stowed, usually below the water line. -- Coloq. Poop deck , the deck forming the roof of a poop or poop cabin, built on the upper deck and extending from the mizzenmast aft. -- Coloq. Quarter-deck , the part of the upper deck abaft the mainmast, including the poop deck when there is one. -- Coloq. Spar deck . (a) Same as the upper deck. (b) Sometimes a light deck fitted over the upper deck. -- Coloq. Upper deck , the highest deck of the hull, extending from stem to stern.
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2. (arch.) The upper part or top of a mansard roof or curb roof when made nearly flat.
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3. (Railroad) The roof of a passenger car.
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4. A pack or set of playing cards.
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The king was slyly fingered from the deck. Shak.
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5. A heap or store. [Obs.]
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Who . . . hath such trinkets
Ready in the deck. Massinger.
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6. (Aëronautics) A main aëroplane surface, esp. of a biplane or multiplane.
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7. the portion of a bridge which serves as the roadway.
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8. a flat platform adjacent to a house, usually without a roof; -- it is typically used for relaxing out of doors, outdoor cooking, or entertaining guests.
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Coloq. Between decks . See under . -- Coloq. Deck bridge (Railroad Engineering), a bridge which carries the track upon the upper chords; -- distinguished from a through bridge, which carries the track upon the lower chords, between the girders. -- Coloq. Deck curb (Arch.), a curb supporting a deck in roof construction. -- Coloq. Deck floor (Arch.), a floor which serves also as a roof, as of a belfry or balcony. -- Coloq. Deck hand , a sailor hired to help on the vessel's deck, but not expected to go aloft. -- Coloq. Deck molding (Arch.), the molded finish of the edge of a deck, making the junction with the lower slope of the roof. -- Coloq. Deck roof (Arch.), a nearly flat roof which is not surmounted by parapet walls. -- Coloq. Deck transom (Shipbuilding), the transom into which the deck is framed. -- Coloq. To clear the decks (Naut.), to remove every unnecessary incumbrance in preparation for battle; to prepare for action. -- Coloq. To sweep the deck (Card Playing), to clear off all the stakes on the table by winning them.
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Deckel (?), n. (Paper Making) Same as .
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Deck chair (?), n. a folding chair, usually having arms and a full-length leg rest; -- used for relaxing on the deck of a ship, at poolside, etc. Also called steamer chair
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decked adj. clothed or adorned with finery.
Syn. -- adorned(predicate), bedecked(predicate)(predicate), decked out(predicate).
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Decker (dĕkẽr), n. 1. One who, or that which, decks or adorns; a coverer; as, a table decker.
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2. A vessel or vehicle which has a deck or decks; -- used esp. in composition; as, a single-decker; a three-decker; a double-decker bus.
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deckle (dĕkk'l), n. [Cf. G. deckel cover, lid.] (Paper Making) A separate thin wooden frame used to form the border of a hand mold, or a curb of India rubber or other material which rests on, and forms the edge of, the mold in a paper machine and determines the width of the paper. [Spelt also deckel, and dekle.]
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Deckle edge. The rough, untrimmed edge of paper left by the deckle; also, a rough edge in imitation of this.
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deckle-edged deckled (?), a. having a rough edge; having a deckle edge; -- used of handmade paper or paper resembling handmade; as, deckle-edged paper; a deckle-edged book.
Syn. -- featheredged.
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Declaim (d�klām), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Declaimed (d�klāmd); p. pr. & vb. n. Declaiming.] [L. declamare; de- + clamare to cry out: cf. F. déclamer. See .] 1. To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; to harangue; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking; as, the students declaim twice a week.
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2. To speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.
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Grenville seized the opportunity to declaim on the repeal of the stamp act. Bancroft.
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