deckpump (dekpump)

A hand-pump used for washing decks. deck-sheet (dek'shēt), n. The sheet of a studding-sail leading directly to the deck, by which it is steadied until set. deck-stopper (dek's top"ėr), n. A strong stopper used for securing the cable. securing deck-tackle (dek'tak'l), n. used for hauling in cable, or for other purposes. deck-transom (dek'tran"sum), n. See transom. decl. An abbreviation of declension. declaim (dē-klām'), v. [ D. declameren = G. de clamiren = Dan. deklamere = Sw. deklamera ) = Sp. Pg. declamar = It. dec lam are, IMG:content-2166.png:[blocks in formation] 2. To speak or write for rhetorical effect; speak or write pompously or elaborately, without earnestne of purpose, sincerity, or sound argument; rant. It is not enough in general to declaim against our sins, but we must search out particularly those predominant vices which by their boldne and frequency have provoked God thus to punish us. Stilling fleet , Sermons, I. i. The Rogue has (with all the Wit he could muster up) been declaiming against Wit. Congreve, Love for Love, i. 2. At least he [Milton] does not declaim. J. A. St. John. The preacher declaimed most furiously, for an hour, against luxury, although there were not three pairs of shoes in the whole congregation. R. Choate, Addre es, p. 21. 3. To repeat a select piece of prose or poetry in public, as an exercise in oratory or to ex hibit skill in elocution.