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upholstery
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up·hol·ster·y  (p-hlst-r, -str, -pl-)
n. pl. up·hol·ster·ies
1. Fabric, stuffing, and other materials used in upholstering.
2. The craft, trade, or business of upholstering.

upholstery
Noun
the padding, springs, and covering of a chair or sofa
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.upholsteryupholstery - covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
seat - furniture that is designed for sitting on; "there were not enough seats for all the guests"
2.upholstery - the craft of upholstering
craft, trade - the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"
Translations
Spanish upholstery [ʌpˈhəulstərɪ] ntapicería
French upholstery [ʌpˈhəulstərɪ] nrembourrage m (= cover); tissu m d'ameublement [of car]; garniture f
German upholstery [ʌpˈhəulstərɪ] nPolsterung f
Italian upholstery [ʌpˈhəulstərɪ] ntappezzeria

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