decking

noun

deck·​ing ˈde-kiŋ How to pronounce decking (audio)
: deck
also : material for a deck

Examples of decking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The manufacturing process locks 70% of its carbon inside the product, such as wall sheathing, roof decking, and subflooring. Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Tasks include removing damaged, deteriorated or failing decking and repairing decking as needed; installing sacrificial layer on both cabin roofs and new roofing on both cabins. Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 2024 Composite decking, for example, often includes UV inhibitors in the material. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024 Deep Clean Outdoor Surfaces Oxygen bleach is an excellent choice for cleaning outdoor surfaces, including concrete, brick, pavers, travertine, composite decking, and unfinished wood. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decking 

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Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decking was in 1580

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“Decking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decking. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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