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noun
The padding, springs, webbing, and covers found on furniture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
The application of upholstery to furniture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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verb
present participle and gerund of upholster
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
From upholster(er) + -ing. Attested c. 50 years before the verb upholster.
Across languages
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