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/diːl/Definitions
A division, a portion, a share.
Example: 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).
/diːl/Definitions
An act of dealing or sharing out.
The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.
Example: I believe it's your deal.
A particular instance of buying or selling; a transaction
Example: We need to finalise the deal with Henderson by midnight.
Specifically, a transaction offered which is financially beneficial; a bargain.
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To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
Example: 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.
Example: I was dealt four aces.
To pitch.
Example: The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger.
/diːl/Definitions
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.
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Made of deal.
Example: A plain deal table