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| antique |
an object, such as a piece of furniture, made many years in the past. [1/2 definitions] |
| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| bamboo |
the stems of such a plant, used for making things such as hats, chopsticks, furniture, fences, floors, and houses. [1/2 definitions] |
| bed |
a piece of furniture used for resting or sleeping. [1/5 definitions] |
| buffet2 |
a piece of furniture with a flat top and shelves or drawers to store table linens, dishes, and silverware. [1/2 definitions] |
| cabinet |
a piece of furniture with shelves, compartments, or drawers and usually covered by a door or doors. Cabinets are used to store or hold objects. [1/2 definitions] |
| chair |
a piece of furniture for one person to sit on. A chair has four legs, a back, and sometimes arms. [1/2 definitions] |
| chest |
a piece of furniture with drawers to hold things. [1/3 definitions] |
| couch |
a piece of indoor furniture made for a number of people to sit on at the same time; sofa. |
| desk |
a piece of furniture with drawers and a flat surface used for reading and writing. [1/2 definitions] |
| doily |
a small mat, often made of embroidered cloth, lace, or paper that looks like lace. Doilies are used to decorate or protect furniture and dishes. |
| drawer |
a box that slides in and out of a desk, dresser, or other piece of furniture. |
| dresser2 |
a piece of furniture with drawers or shelves for holding clothing or other items. |
| fiberglass |
fine threads of glass made into a building material. Fiberglass can be made into insulation for buildings, or it can be molded into a strong solid used in making parts of boats, cars, furniture, and other things. |
| furnish |
to supply with furniture. [1/2 definitions] |
| hutch |
a piece of furniture that has drawers below and open shelves above, usually used for storing dishes. [1/2 definitions] |
| mahogany |
the wood of this tree, which is used to make furniture. [1/3 definitions] |
| mover |
(sometimes plural) a person or company whose business is to move furniture from one home or business to another. |
| pine1 |
the soft wood of such a tree. Pine is often used as a building material and in making furniture, paper, and paint thinner. [1/2 definitions] |
| prop2 |
a piece of furniture or other movable article used in the presentation of a play; stage property. |
| secretary |
a piece of furniture that has a desk top, drawers, and shelves for books. [1/3 definitions] |
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