deal

/diːl/

noun

1
A division, a portion, a share.
“We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king.”
2
(often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).

1
An act of dealing or sharing out.
2
The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.
“I believe it's your deal.”
3
A particular instance of buying or selling; a transaction
“We need to finalise the deal with Henderson by midnight.”
4
Specifically, a transaction offered which is financially beneficial; a bargain.
5
An agreement between parties; an arrangement
“He made a deal with the devil.”
6
A situation, occasion, or event.
“What's the deal?”
7
A thing, an unspecified or unidentified object.
“The deal with four tines is called a pitchfork.”

1
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.”
2
To administer or give out, as in small portions.
3
To distribute cards to the players in a game.
“I was dealt four aces.”
4
To pitch.
“The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger.”
5
To have dealings or business.
6
To conduct oneself, to behave.
7
To take action; to act.
8
To trade professionally (followed by in).
“She deals in gold.”
9
To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.
“This club takes a dim view of members who deal drugs.”
10
To be concerned with.
11
To handle, to manage, to cope.
“I can't deal with this.”

1
Wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir).
2
A plank of softwood (fir or pine board).
3
A wooden board or plank, usually between 12 or 14 feet in length, traded as a commodity in shipbuilding.

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