deal

1. deal (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir).

Example: A brisk fire burned in the grate, there were three comfortable chairs, and a deal table with a water carafe, a bucket of coals, and a few other amenities.

2. deal (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A plank of softwood (fir or pine board).

3. deal (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A wooden board or plank, usually between 12 or 14 feet in length, traded as a commodity in shipbuilding.

Example: It shall not be lawful for any person to land any timber, planks or board, deals, staves, tar, pitch, turpentine, rozin or other the commodities aforesaid, on any part of the present quays within the city of Bristol, from any vessel coming into the said port...

4. deal (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Made of deal.

Example: A plain deal table