DECK OVER Meaning and
Definition
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Deck Over:
The term "deck over" is a phrasal verb used to describe the process of covering an existing deck or outdoor surface with a new layer or material. It involves adding a fresh layer of flooring or decking over an existing one to update its appearance or protect it from wear and tear.
In the context of construction and home improvement, "deck over" typically refers to the act of installing new decking boards over an old deck structure. This can be done to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the outdoor space or to address any structural issues, such as rotting or deteriorating wood. Decking materials used to "deck over" can vary, ranging from natural woods like cedar or pressure-treated lumber to composite materials that offer increased durability and require less maintenance.
The term "deck over" can also be used in a figurative sense, not solely related to physical construction. It can be employed to describe the act of hiding or concealing something unpleasant or problematic. In this context, "deck over" refers to the temporary hiding or masking of an issue rather than addressing it directly. This figurative sense is often used metaphorically when discussing social or political problems that are swept under the rug, essentially disguising or avoiding the actual underlying concerns.
Etymology of DECK OVER
The phrase "deck over" is derived from two separate words: "deck" and "over".
1. "Deck" comes from Middle Dutch "dec" or Middle Low German "dack", which means "roof" or "covering", and is related to the Old High German "dah" meaning "shingle". The word "deck" eventually came to refer to a platform or a surface that covers or forms the top of a structure, such as a ship's deck or a deck of cards.
2. "Over" is from Old English "ofer", which originally meant "on top of" or "across". It has ancient Germanic roots and is related to the German "über" and Dutch "over".
Conjugate verb Deck over
CONDITIONAL
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would deck over
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be decking over
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have deck over
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would have deck over
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been decking over
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would have been decking over
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FUTURE
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will deck over
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will deck over
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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will be decking over
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FUTURE PERFECT
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will have decked over
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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will have been decking over
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IMPERATIVE
you
deck over
we
let´s deck over
to deck over
PAST
I
decked over
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decked over
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decked over
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decked over
they
decked over
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was decking over
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were decking over
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was decking over
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were decking over
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were decking over
PAST PARTICIPLE
decked over
PAST PERFECT
I
had decked over
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had decked over
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had decked over
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had decked over
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had decked over
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been decking over
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had been decking over
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had been decking over
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PRESENT
I
deck over
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deck over
he/she/it
decks over
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deck over
they
deck over
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am decking over
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are decking over
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is decking over
we
are decking over
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are decking over
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
decking over
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have decked over
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have decked over
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has decked over
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have decked over
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have decked over
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been decking over
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have been decking over
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has been decking over
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have been decking over
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