hit the deck

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Verb hit the deck has 1 sense

hit the dirt, hit the deck - fall or drop suddenly, usually to evade some danger; "The soldiers hit the dirt when they heard gunfire"
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Sample sentence:
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Term: hit the deck

Definition: To quickly get down or take cover, usually in response to a sudden threat or danger.

Part of speech: Verb phrase

Senses:

Popular sense: To drop to the ground or floor suddenly to avoid being hit or to take shelter from danger.

Example sentence: As soon as they heard the loud explosion, everyone hit the deck to protect themselves from the flying debris.

Local sense: To rapidly move away or evacuate a specific area.

Example sentence: When the fire alarm went off, the employees hit the deck and vacated the building quickly.

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