on the deck

nautical aviation sport idiomatic

The phrase "on the deck" has diverse meanings across different contexts, from nautical to aviation, sports, and idiomatic expressions.

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Definition

B2Nautical

(literal)Positioned on the flat, horizontal surface of a ship or boat.

Example

The crew gathered on the deck to discuss the next steps.

C1Aviation

(technical)Flying at a very low altitude.

Example

The pilot was flying on the deck to avoid radar detection.

B2Sports

(baseball)The next batter in line to bat.

Example

The player on deck warmed up with practice swings.

B2General

(figurative)In a state of readiness or preparation.

Example

The team is on deck, ready to start the project.

B2Idiomatic

(expression)Part of phrases like 'all hands on deck,' meaning everyone is needed to help.

Example

With the deadline approaching, it was all hands on deck.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the deck":

on deck lower deck between decks upper deck roof deck flight deck all hands on deck on the table on the flat cold deck on the floor on board on the ground back porch on the pad on the on the tack on top on the bench on ice observation deck on the level