tables
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A1
/ˈteɪbəlz/
(table)
flat surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'table' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'table,' where 'table' meant 'board, plank, or flat piece.'
Historical Evolution
'table' changed from the Old English word 'tabule' and eventually became the modern English word 'table'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a flat piece of wood or board,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a piece of furniture with a flat top.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working.
The dining room has a large wooden table.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35