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high-backed

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

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of a chair, having a long back that reaches up to or beyond the head of a seated person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having a high back

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a high-backed sofa

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