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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).

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.

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.

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.