Chairback
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The rear part of a chair that supports the sitter's back.
"Podson said nothing to that, but he undressed to examine his shirt and collar, and assure himself that they were still in presentable condition. He hung his coat over a chair-back and folded the crease in his pants for pressure under his mattress."
Example
More examples"Podson said nothing to that, but he undressed to examine his shirt and collar, and assure himself that they were still in presentable condition. He hung his coat over a chair-back and folded the crease in his pants for pressure under his mattress."
Etymology
From chair + back.
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