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bedding

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bed·ding  (bdng)
n.
1. Bedclothes.
2. Material, especially straw, on which animals sleep.
3. A bottom layer; a foundation.
4. Geology Stratification of rocks into beds.

bedding [ˈbɛdɪŋ]
n
1. bedclothes, sometimes considered together with a mattress
2. litter, such as straw, for animals
3. (Engineering / General Engineering) something acting as a foundation, such as mortar under a brick
4. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the arrangement of a mass of rocks into distinct layers; stratification
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.beddingbedding - coverings that are used on a bed    
bedroll - bedding rolled up for carrying
bed cover, bed covering, bedcover, bedspread, counterpane, spread - decorative cover for a bed
blanket, cover - bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
cloth covering - a covering made of cloth
mattress cover - bedclothes that provide a cover for a mattress
quilt, comforter, puff, comfort - bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
throw - bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
2.bedding - material used to provide a bed for animals
material, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread"

bedding
noun bedclothes, covers, sheets, blankets, linen, pillow, quilt, duvet, pillowcase, bed linen, coverlet, eiderdown They carried food, bedding and clothing with them.
Translations
bedding [ˈbedɪŋ]
A. Nropa f de cama; (for animal) → cama f
B. CPD bedding plant Nplanta f de parterre

bedding [ˈbɛdɪŋ] n (= bedclothes) → literie f
bedding plants nplplantes fpl à repiquer

bedding
n
Bettzeug nt
(for horses) → Streu f

bedding [ˈbɛdɪŋ] ncoperte e lenzuola fpl; (for animal) → lettiera
bedding [ˈbɛdɪŋ] ncoperte e lenzuola fpl; (for animal) → lettiera

bedding شراشف ložní prádlo sengetøj Bettzeug κλινοστρωμνή ropa de cama vuodevaatteet literie posteljina biancheria da letto 寝具 침구류 beddengoed sengeklær pościel resguardo e colchão, roupas de cama e colchão постельные принадлежности sängkläder เครื่องนอน yatak takımı bộ đồ phủ giường 被褥


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Pumblechook made out, after carefully surveying the premises, that he had first got upon the roof of the forge, and had then got upon the roof of the house, and had then let himself down the kitchen chimney by a rope made of his bedding cut into strips; and as Mr.
The night was stiflingly hot, and as Hans Breitmann and I passed him, dragging our bedding to the fore-peak of the steamer, he roused himself and chattered obscenely.
A wet Lady-Day was a spectre which removing families never forgot; damp furniture, damp bedding, damp clothing accompanied it, and left a train of ills.
 
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