Ship Terminology

noun a set of playing cards

verb to knock someone to the ground with a punch

• The crew members gathered on the upper deck for a safety briefing.
• Let's hang out on the deck and enjoy the sunset.
• I can't believe you landed that trick on the skateboard deck!
• She had a full deck of cards to play with when negotiating the deal.

noun a swishing, splashing sound or movement

verb to splash or move with a sloshing sound

• The sound of sloshing water could be heard as the bucket was carried across the room.
• Be careful not to slosh your drink while walking with it.
• I accidentally sloshed my coffee all over my shirt this morning.
• Emotions sloshed around inside her, making it hard to focus on anything else.