adj.
1.made of fir or pine deal n.
1.a particular instance of buying or selling
2.an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
3.(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
4.a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5.wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
6.the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
7.the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)
8.the act of distributing playing cards
9.the act of apportioning or distributing something deal v.
1.deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression
2.take action with respect to (someone or something)
3.take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
4.come to terms or deal successfully with
5.administer or bestow, as in small portions
6.do business
7.be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
8.behave in a certain way towards others
9.distribute to the players in a game 10.direct the course of 11.give out as one's portion or share 12.give (a specific card) to a player 13.sell
Idiom of the Day
hand-to-mouth
only enough money for basic living
The man was living a hand-to-mouth existence until he was able to find a job.
