bedstead
pronunciation
How to pronounce bedstead in British English:
UK [ˈbedsted]
How to pronounce bedstead in American English:
US [ˈbɛdˌstɛd]
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- Noun:
- the framework of a bed
Word Origin
- bedstead (n.)
- c. 1400, from bed (n.) + stead; strictly "the place occupied by a bed," but usually "raised stand on which a bed sits."
Example
- 1. The bedstead is much about my size .
- 2. Should you prefer a bedstead , there are two types a sprung slat that gives more of a spring , and a solid slat that has a firmer feel .
- 3. This bedstead in ivory was completed in early 19th century using materials from over eighty tusks .
- 4. He once lost control of an unwieldy contraption nicknamed the flying bedstead that was designed to help astronauts train for the lunar landing . Ejecting only seconds before his craft hit the ground and exploded , he dusted himself off and coolly went back to his office for the rest of the day .
- 5. Thought the old queen-mother ; however , she said not a word of what she was going to do ; but went quietly into the bedroom , took all the bed-clothes off the bed , and put a little pea on the bedstead .