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truckle bed

/ˈtrʌkəl bɛd/

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/ˈtrʌkəl bɛd/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruНизкая кровать на колёсиках, которую можно убрать под большую кровать, также известная как выдвижная кровать. Этот термин в значительной степени устарел в современном употреблении.

A low bed on wheels that can be stored under a larger bed, also known as a trundle bed. The term is now largely archaic in modern usage.

  1. Low bed on wheelsB2formalbritish

    A small, low bed that can be stored under a larger bed, often on casters, and pulled out for use.

    ruВыкатная кровать

    • The guest room has a truckle bed for extra visitors.
    • He pulled out the truckle bed from under the main bed.
    • Truckle beds are common in small apartments to save space.