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antimacassar

/ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ər/

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noun

/ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ər/C2formalobsolete
  • ruДекоративная ткань, помещаемая на спинку стула для защиты от жира с волос или грязи.

A decorative cloth placed over the back of a chair to protect it from hair oils or dirt.

  1. Protective cloth for furnitureC2formalbritish

    A decorative cloth placed over the back of a chair or sofa to protect it from stains, especially from hair oils.

    ruНакидка на спинку

    • The antique armchair had a delicate lace antimacassar.
    • She embroidered an antimacassar to match the Victorian decor.
    • Antimacassars were commonly used in the 19th century to protect upholstery.

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Forms
  • antimacassars plural form
  • antimacassars' possessive plural form
  • antimacassar's possessive singular form