Deckings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A layer or covering often found on outdoor surfaces or flooring that includes materials such as wood or composite materials
2. A platform resembling a floor on various structures such as ships or buildings serving as a surface to walk on
3. A constructed area made for recreation, often featuring seating and other amenities that enhance outdoor spaces

Etymology: "Deckings" is the plural of "decking," the flooring or boarding laid over an outdoor structure such as a patio, balcony or terrace. Plural forms of nouns like this simply count separate runs of boarding or separate installations, so the word's history is that of its base noun.

Synonyms: floors, platforms