upholstery

• Существительное, обозначающее набивку, пружины, ремни и тканевое покрытие на предмете мебели, а также ремесло по установке таких покрытий.

A noun referring to the padding, springs, webbing, and fabric covering on a piece of furniture, or the craft of fitting such coverings.

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1. Furniture coveringB1formal

   The padding, springs, webbing, and fabric that cover a piece of furniture, such as a sofa or chair.

   Обивка

   • The old sofa needs new upholstery.
   • She chose a velvet upholstery for the armchair.
   • The car's upholstery was made of leather.

2. The craft of upholsteringB2formal

   The trade or skill of providing furniture with padding, springs, and fabric covering.

   Обивка (ремесло)

   • He learned upholstery from his grandfather.
   • Upholstery is a specialized craft that requires patience.
   • She took a course in upholstery to restore antique chairs.