Decken

/ˈdɛkən/ verb

Definition

To cover or deck (a term borrowed from German, appearing in specialized contexts).

Etymology

From German decken (to cover), related to English 'deck.' This appears primarily in specialized German-English contexts or historical texts.

Kelly Says

German has been hugely influential in English technical vocabulary—'decken' shows up in music (organ pipes have 'decked' coverings) and engineering contexts!

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