deals

A division, a portion, a share.

“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.

“I believe it's your deal.”

A particular instance of buying or selling; a transaction

“We need to finalise the deal with Henderson by midnight.”

Specifically, a transaction offered which is financially beneficial; a bargain.

An agreement between parties; an arrangement

“He made a deal with the devil.”

A situation, occasion, or event.

“What's the deal?”

A thing, an unspecified or unidentified object.

“The deal with four tines is called a pitchfork.”

To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.

“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.

“I was dealt four aces.”

To pitch.

“The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger.”

To have dealings or business.

To conduct oneself, to behave.

To take action; to act.

To trade professionally (followed by in).

“She deals in gold.”

To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.

“This club takes a dim view of members who deal drugs.”

To be concerned with.

To handle, to manage, to cope.

“I can't deal with this.”

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.