deal
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/diːl/
English
Definitions
noun
- A division, a portion, a share.“We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king.”
- (often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).
noun
- An act of dealing or sharing out.
- The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.“I believe it's your deal.”
- A particular instance of buying or selling; a transaction“We need to finalise the deal with Henderson by midnight.”
- Specifically, a transaction offered which is financially beneficial; a bargain.
verb
- To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.“The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.”
- To administer or give out, as in small portions.
- To distribute cards to the players in a game.“I was dealt four aces.”
- To pitch.“The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger.”
noun
- Wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir).
- A plank of softwood (fir or pine board).
- A wooden board or plank, usually between 12 or 14 feet in length, traded as a commodity in shipbuilding.
adjective
- Made of deal.“A plain deal table”
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Synonyms
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