deck

"Deck," depending on context and where you're from, can be used to mean two different but similar things:

1. To punch someone very hard, usually in the face, making them fall to the ground.

2. To tackle someone very hard, taking them to the ground.

In both cases this comes from "hit the deck," meaning "fall to the floor rapidly."

Usage 1: Dude, did you see that fight? Jerry decked Paul right in the head!

Usage 2: Wow, did the linebacker really just deck the quarterback?

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