English Word · Advanced
deckie
deckhand
Pronunciation: /ˈdeki/
Meaning
An informal word for a crew member who works on a ship's deck.
Example
The deckie helped tie the boat to the dock.
The deckie helped tie the boat to the dock.
Practice tips
- Practice deckie out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.