1.a particular instance of buying or selling;
it was a package deal
2.an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each;
he made a bargain with the devil
3.(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent;
a batch of letters
4.a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
5.wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
6.the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time;
I didn't hold a good hand all evening
7.the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement);
he got a good deal on his car
8.the act of distributing playing cards;
the deal was passed around the table clockwise
9.the act of apportioning or distributing something;
the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions
10.made of fir or pine;
a plain deal table
1.deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression;
This book deals with incest
2.take action with respect to (someone or something);
How are we going to deal with this problem?
3.take into consideration for exemplifying purposes;
Take the case of China
4.come to terms or deal successfully with;
We got by on just a gallon of gas
5.administer or bestow, as in small portions;
administer critical remarks to everyone present
6.do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood;
She deals in gold
7.be in charge of, act on, or dispose of;
I can deal with this crew of workers
8.behave in a certain way towards others;
He deals fairly with his employees
9.distribute to the players in a game;
Who's dealing?
10. direct the course of; manage or control;
You cannot conduct business like this
11. give out as one's portion or share
12. give (a specific card) to a player;
He dealt me the Queen of Spades
13. sell;
deal hashish