chaise

• Substantivo que designa uma espreguiçadeira comprida para descanso em posição semirreclinada, ou uma carruagem leve de duas rodas com capota dobrável, geralmente puxada por um só cavalo.

A noun referring to a long chair designed for reclining, or a two-wheeled carriage with a folding top, typically drawn by a single horse.

1. Reclining chairB1formal

   A long, low chair designed for relaxing or reclining, often with a backrest and sometimes armrests.

   Cadeira de descanso

   • She lounged on the chaise by the pool.
   • The antique chaise was upholstered in velvet.
   • He stretched out on the chaise to read his book.

   Sinônimoschaise longuelounge chairloungerreclining chair

2. Two-wheeled carriageC1formalbritish

   A light, open carriage with two wheels and a folding top, typically drawn by a single horse.

   Carrinho de duas rodas

   • The gentleman arrived in a chaise pulled by a chestnut mare.
   • They traveled through the countryside in a horse-drawn chaise.
   • The chaise was a popular mode of transport in the 18th century.

   Sinônimosgigshay