deal
deel
- n a particular instance of buying or selling
it was a package deal
he's a master of the business deal - n an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals - n (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
a deal of trouble - n a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
- n wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
- n the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
- n the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)
he got a good deal on his car - n the act of distributing playing cards
the deal was passed around the table clockwise - n the act of apportioning or distributing something
the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions - v act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
This book deals with incest - v take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
- v take action with respect to (someone or something)
How are we going to deal with this problem?
The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students - v come to terms with
- v administer or bestow, as in small portions
deal a blow to someone - v do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
She deals in gold - v be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
I can deal with this crew of workers - v behave in a certain way towards others
He deals fairly with his employees - v distribute cards to the players in a game
Who's dealing? - v direct the course of; manage or control
- v give out as one's portion or share
- v give (a specific card) to a player
He dealt me the Queen of Spades - v sell
deal hashish
- Opponents of the deal are able to play the 911 card because the FBI has said money for the attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center were transferred to hijackers through the .
- Despite complaints from the left, House Speaker Pelosi felt she won enough concessions on Bush's domestic surveillance powers to make the new deal a political win.
- A bipartisan immigration-reform deal fell apart last week, delaying plans for illegal immigrants.