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noun
The act of one that seats.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, gerund, uncountable
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noun
The provision of chairs or other places for people to sit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
A period of time in which people are allowed into a performance, a meal, etc., to be seated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Material for making seats.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Haircloth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
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noun
Collectively, the various fitted supports of the parts of a structure or of a machine; a housing in which a component is seated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: engineering, mechanical-engineering, mechanics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
That part of the floor which rests on the keel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: business, manufacturing, shipbuilding
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verb
present participle and gerund of seat
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the service of ushering people to their seats
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: service
noun
an area that includes places where several people can sit
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: seats, seating room, seating area
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: room, way, elbow room
Narrower terms: circle, dress circle, orchestra, parquet, parquet circle, parterre, ringside, ringside seat, stall, tiered seat
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
