English Dictionary

A part or portion; a share; hence, an indefinite quantity, degree, or extent, degree, or extent; as, a deal of time and trouble; a deal of cold.
Source : opted (39031)  - auto

The process of dealing cards to the players; also, the portion disturbed.
Source : opted (39032)  - auto

Distribution; apportionment.
Source : opted (39033)  - auto

An arrangement to attain a desired result by a combination of interested parties; -- applied to stock speculations and political bargains.
Source : opted (39034)  - auto

The division of a piece of timber made by sawing; a board or plank; particularly, a board or plank of fir or pine above seven inches in width, and exceeding six feet in length. If narrower than this, it is called a batten; if shorter, a deal end.
Source : opted (39035)  - auto

Wood of the pine or fir; as, a floor of deal.
Source : opted (39036)  - auto

To divide; to separate in portions; hence, to give in portions; to distribute; to bestow successively; -- sometimes with out.
Source : opted (39039)  - auto

Specifically: To distribute, as cards, to the players at the commencement of a game; as, to deal the cards; to deal one a jack.
Source : opted (39040)  - auto

To make distribution; to share out in portions, as cards to the players.
Source : opted (39041)  - auto

To do a distributing or retailing business, as distinguished from that of a manufacturer or producer; to traffic; to trade; to do business; as, he deals in flour.
Source : opted (39042)  - auto