bentwood

• Nom désignant du bois qui est cuit à la vapeur pour devenir flexible, puis façonné dans une forme courbée, souvent utilisé dans la fabrication de meubles.

A noun referring to wood that has been steamed until pliable and then shaped, typically used in furniture making.

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1. Shaped wood for furnitureC1formal

   Wood that has been steamed until it becomes flexible and then molded into curved shapes, commonly used in furniture making.

   Bois cintré

   • The chair was made from bentwood, giving it a smooth, curved back.
   • Bentwood is often used to create elegant rocking chairs.
   • The craftsman steamed the wood to create bentwood for the table legs.