"deckwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From deck + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|deck|work}} deck + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} deckwork (uncountable)
  1. The tasks, maintenance, or operations performed on the deck of a vessel, [oil rig], etc. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-deckwork-en-noun-yy4cp65I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 38 19
  2. The technical manipulation of mixing decks, turntables, or DJ controllers during a performance. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-deckwork-en-noun--NAmurQA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 38 19 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 37 46 18 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 35 49 16
  3. The physical structure or woodwork that make up a deck; decking. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-deckwork-en-noun-RA2UODGF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 38 19
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