The difference between Bindle and Deck

When used as nouns, bindle means any given length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something, whereas deck means any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony.


Deck is also verb with the meaning: to furnish with a deck, as a vessel.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bindle and Deck

  1. Bindle as a noun (now, _, Scots):

    Any given length of cord, rope, twine, etc, used to bind something.

  1. Bindle as a noun (US, and, Canada, _, slang):

    A bundle carried by a hobo (usually containing his possessions), often on a stick slung over the shoulder; a blanket roll.

  2. Bindle as a noun (US, and, Canada, _, slang):

    Any bundle or package; specifically one containing narcotics such as cocaine, heroin, or morphine.

  1. Deck as a noun:

    Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.

  2. Deck as a noun (nautical):

    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.

    Examples:

    "to swab the deck'"

  3. Deck as a noun (aviation):

    A main aeroplane surface, especially of a biplane or multiplane.

  4. Deck as a noun (cards):

    A pack or set of playing cards.

  5. Deck as a noun (cards, by extension):

    A set of cards owned by each individual player and from which they draw when playing.

    Examples:

    "synonyms library"

  6. Deck as a noun:

    A set of slides for a presentation.

  7. Deck as a noun (obsolete):

    A heap or store.

  1. Deck as a verb (uncommon):

    To furnish with a deck, as a vessel.

  2. Deck as a verb (informal):

    To knock someone to the floor, especially with a single punch.

    Examples:

    "Wow, did you see her deck that guy who pinched her?"

  3. Deck as a verb (card games):

    To cause a player to run out of cards to draw and usually lose the game as a result.

  1. Deck as a verb (transitive, sometimes with ''out''):

    To dress (someone) up, to clothe with more than ordinary elegance

  2. Deck as a verb (transitive, sometimes with ''out''):

    To decorate (something).

  3. Deck as a verb:

    To cover; to overspread.

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