deal
An agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each.
“he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals”
The cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time.
A plank of softwood (fir or pine board).
Wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir).
The act of apportioning or distributing something.
“the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions”
The act of distributing playing cards.
“the deal was passed around the table clockwise”
The type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement).
“he got a good deal on his car”
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent.
“a deal of trouble”
A particular instance of buying or selling.
“it was a package deal”
“he's a master of the business deal”
Do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood.
“She deals in gold”
Administer or bestow, as in small portions.
“deal a blow to someone”
Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.
“I can deal with this crew of workers”
Behave in a certain way towards others.
“He deals fairly with his employees”
Distribute cards to the players in a game.
“Who's dealing?”
Give (a specific card) to a player.
“He dealt me the Queen of Spades”
Sell.
“deal hashish”
Take action with respect to (someone or something).
“How are we going to deal with this problem?”
“The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students”
Take into consideration for exemplifying purposes.
Succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available.
Direct the course of; manage or control.
Give out as one's portion or share.
Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression.
“This book deals with incest”