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noun

Definition of decksnext
plural of deck
as in balconies
a flat roofless structure attached to a building the family usually ate on the deck on summer evenings

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deck
as in adorns
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming deck the halls with boughs of holly

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  1. balconies
  2. terraces
  3. drapes
Noun
  • The 670-foot-long building encompasses nearly 97,000 square feet of sweeping balconies and tasteful interior spaces.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The pastel facades and wrought-iron balconies felt more like a film set than real life.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of balconies
Noun
  • This spacious sea lounge can become even larger when the side terraces are lowered.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Owner Ken Coughlin has spent decades building his sprawling outpost, a fanciful mishmash of hangout spots, terraces and historic mining and other artifacts.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of terraces
Verb
  • Besides the nice flair of the leg, the fabric is supremely light, with a weight that drapes nicely on the body and creates a perfectly polished shape.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Reviewers love the dark olive color and flowy fabric that drapes just right.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of drapes
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