- wing·back chair
- /ˈwıŋˌbæk-/ noun, pl ⋯ chairs [count]: ↑wing chair
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wing — /wing/, n. 1. either of the two forelimbs of most birds and of bats, corresponding to the human arms, that are specialized for flight. 2. either of two corresponding parts in flightless birds, which may be rudimentary, as in certain ratite birds … Universalium
wing — [wiŋ] n. [ME winge, weng < ON vaengr (for IE base see WIND2): the word replaced OE fether, wing, FEATHER] 1. a) either of the two feathered forelimbs of a bird, fully developed for flying, as in most birds, or insufficiently developed for… … English World dictionary
wing chair — n a comfortable chair with a high back and pieces pointing forward on each side where you can rest your head … Dictionary of contemporary English
wing chair — wing ,chair noun count a comfortable chair with a high back that has pieces pointing forward at the top corners … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wing chair — wing′ chair n. fur a large upholstered chair having a high back with wings • Etymology: 1900–05 … From formal English to slang
wing chair — ► NOUN ▪ an armchair with side pieces projecting forwards from a high back … English terms dictionary
wing chair — n. an upholstered armchair with a high back from each side of which extend high sides, or wings, originally to give protection from drafts … English World dictionary
wing chair — noun easy chair having wings on each side of a high back • Hypernyms: ↑easy chair, ↑lounge chair, ↑overstuffed chair * * * noun or winged chair : an upholstered armchair with high solid back and sides turned at such an angle that they provide a… … Useful english dictionary
chair — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 piece of furniture ⇨ See also ↑armchair ADJECTIVE ▪ comfortable, comfy (informal), cushioned, padded, plush, soft, upholstered … Collocations dictionary
chair — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. chairperson, man, or woman, convenor, coordinator, moderator, speaker, master of ceremonies, MC, emcee, toastmaster, roastmaster (sl.); seat (See furniture); professorship, judgeship, fellowship. See… … English dictionary for students
