table linen

table linen

n.
Cloth accessories for use at a table, such as tablecloths, placemats, and napkins.
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ta′ble lin`en


n.
tablecloths, napkins, etc.
[1670–80]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.table linen - linens for the dining tabletable linen - linens for the dining table    
damask - a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
linen - white goods or clothing made with linen cloth
napkin, serviette, table napkin - a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
place mat - a mat serving as table linen for an individual place setting
tablecloth - a covering spread over a dining table
tray cloth - table linen consisting of a small cloth for a tray
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Translations
أغْطِيَة أو شَراشِف المائِدَه
stolní prádlo
dækketøj
Tischwäsche
asztalnemû
borîlín
biancheria da tavola
bordduk med servietter
prestieranie
sofra örtüsü ve peçeteler
桌布和餐巾

table

(ˈteibl) noun
1. a piece of furniture consisting of a flat, horizontal surface on legs used eg to put food on at meals, or for some games. Put all the plates on the table.
2. a statement of facts or figures arranged in columns etc. The results of the experiments can be seen in table 5.
3. the people sitting at a table. The whole table heard what he said.
ˈtablecloth noun
a cloth for covering a table, usually for a meal. an embroidered tablecloth.
table linen
tablecloths, napkins etc. They gave us table linen as a wedding present.
ˈtablespoon noun
1. a large spoon, used eg for serving food.
2. a tablespoonful. Add a tablespoon of sugar.
ˈtablespoonful noun
the amount that will fill a tablespoon. two tablespoonfuls of jam.
table tennis
a game played on a table with small bats and a light ball; ping pong.
lay/set the table
to put a tablecloth, plates, knives, forks etc on a table for a meal. The meal is ready – will you lay the table?
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