Phrase guide

drop-leaf table

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A table having a hinged section that can be fixed in a horizontal position to extend the table and folded down when not needed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a table that has a drop-leaf to enlarge its surface

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: table

Narrower terms: gateleg table

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: klaffipöytä — table having a hinged section
  • Russian: стол-кни́га (stol-kníga) — table having a hinged section
  • Swedish: klaffbord — table having a hinged section
  • Turkish: kırma masa — table having a hinged section