HyperDic: upholstery

English > 2 senses of the word upholstery:
NOUNartifactupholsterycovering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
actupholsterythe craft of upholstering
upholstery > pronunciation
Soundsahpow'lsteriy
Rhymesaccessory ... worry: 201 rhymes with eriy...
English > upholstery: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningCovering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture.
Part ofseatfurniture that is designed for sitting on
BroadercoveringAn artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
Spanishforro, guarnecido, tapicería, tapizado
Catalantapissat, tapisseria
Verbsupholsterprovide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers
English > upholstery: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe craft of upholstering.
Broadertrade, craftThe skilled practice of a practical occupation
Spanishtapicería
Verbsupholsterprovide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers

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