hallstand
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hallstand — (US hall tree) noun a coat stand in the hall of a house … English new terms dictionary
hallstand — /ˈhɔlstænd/ (say hawlstand) noun a piece of furniture, usually placed in an entrance hall, and designed to hold hats, coats and umbrellas, etc …
hallstand — noun a piece of furniture where coats and hats and umbrellas can be hung; usually has a mirror • Hypernyms: ↑furniture, ↑piece of furniture, ↑article of furniture * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a tall piece of furniture with a mirror, several pegs or… … Useful english dictionary
article of furniture — noun furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy they had too much furniture for the small apartment there was only one piece of furniture in the room • Syn: ↑furniture, ↑piece of furniture • Derivationally related forms:… … Useful english dictionary
piece of furniture — noun furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy they had too much furniture for the small apartment there was only one piece of furniture in the room • Syn: ↑furniture, ↑article of furniture • Derivationally related forms:… … Useful english dictionary
hall tree — noun : clothes tree * * * a stand or post having hooks or knobs for holding coats and hats; hatrack or clothes tree. Also called hat tree. [1870 75, Amer.] * * * hall tree noun (N American) A hallstand • • • Main Entry: ↑hall * * * n. a coatrack… … Useful english dictionary
hat rack — noun 1. a. (1) : a wooden framework with several projecting pegs that hangs against a wall and is used to hold hats and other articles of clothing (2) : clothes tree (3) … Useful english dictionary
hat tree — noun 1. a. : clothes tree b. : hallstand 2. : either of two Australian trees (Sterculia discolor and S. lurida) that produce strong bast fibers * * * hat tree, a stand with projecting arms for hats and coats … Useful english dictionary
pair - couple — ◊ a pair of A pair of things are two things of the same size and shape that are used together, such as shoes. ...a pair of new gloves. He bought a pair of hiking boots. When you use a pair of like this, you can use either a singular or a plural… … Useful english dictionary
