- bedpost bed·post n
- ['bɛdˌpəʊst]
colonnina del letto
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
bedpost bed·post n
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bed-post — see bedpost … English dictionary
Bedpost — Bed post , n. 1. One of the four standards that support a bedstead or the canopy over a bedstead. [1913 Webster] 2. Anciently, a post or pin on each side of the bed to keep the clothes from falling off. See {Bedstaff}. Brewer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bedpost — [bed′pōst΄] n. any of the vertical posts at the corners of some beds, often tall enough to support a canopy … English World dictionary
bedpost — (n.) also bed post, 1590s, from BED (Cf. bed) (n.) + POST (Cf. post) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
bedpost — bed|post [ bed,poust ] noun count one of the four upright pieces of wood at each corner of a bed, especially an old fashioned bed … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bedpost — bed|post [ˈbedpəust US poust] n one of the four main supports at the corners of an old fashioned bed … Dictionary of contemporary English
bedpost — bed•post [[t]ˈbɛdˌpoʊst[/t]] n. fur one of the upright supports at the corners of a bedstead • Etymology: 1590–1600 … From formal English to slang
Bed — A bed audio2|En us bed.ogg is a piece of furniture (or a location) primarily used as a place to sleep, and often used for relaxation.To make beds more comfortable, a mattress is usually placed on top of it. The second layer is the box spring… … Wikipedia
Bed frame — A bed frame or bedstead is the part of a bed used to position a mattress or foundation set off of the floor. Bed frames are typically made of wood or metal. A bed frame is made up of head, foot, and side rails. Most double (full) sized beds,… … Wikipedia
bedpost — [[t]be̱dpoʊst[/t]] bedposts also bed post N COUNT A bedpost is one of the four vertical supports at the corners of a bed with an old fashioned wooden or iron frame … English dictionary
bedpost — noun Date: 1598 the usually turned or carved post of a bed … New Collegiate Dictionary
