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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTerrasse
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tɛʁas
"La terrasse est parfaite pour les repas en plein air."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A flat surface capable of supporting weight, similar to a floor, but typically constructed outdoors.
"The backyard was transformed with beautiful wooden decking that provided a perfect space for entertaining." - 2
Material used to create a deck, often made of wood or composite materials.
"They chose composite decking for its durability and low maintenance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'decking' originates from the word 'deck', which comes from the Middle Dutch 'dec', meaning 'plank' or 'board'. The usage evolved in the 19th century to refer specifically to the construction of outdoor flooring.
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Terrasse
Transliteration: tɛʁas
"La terrasse est parfaite pour les repas en plein air."
Terrasse
Transliteration: teˈʁasə
"Die Terrasse ist ideal für Grillabende."
Deck
Transliteration: dɛk
"Il deck è stato costruito in legno resistente."
Terraza
Transliteration: teˈraθa
"La terraza es un lugar ideal para relajarse."
Deck
Transliteration: dɛk
"O deck foi feito de madeira tratada."
डेक
Transliteration: ḍek
"बगीचे में डेक पर बैठना बहुत अच्छा है।"
甲板
Transliteration: jiǎbǎn
"这个甲板是用耐用的材料建造的。"
데크
Transliteration: dekeu
"그 데크는 야외에서 바베큐를 즐기기에 완벽하다."
デッキ
Transliteration: dekki
"デッキでバーベキューを楽しみました。"
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