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table
has definitions from the fields of housing,food,geography
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[ noun ] a set of data arranged in rows and columns
Synonyms Examples "see table 1" Used in print (Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)Radio_observations of the moon have been made over the range of wave_lengths from 4.3 mm to 75 cm , and the results are summarized in Table 1 . (Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)The **f values are listed in Table 1 together with the measured surface temperatures and arc voltages . (Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)Whereas the usual organic surface-active_agent is strongly sorbed at oil-water_interfaces , the highly charged ions are most strongly sorbed at interfaces between water and insoluble materials exhibiting an ionic structure ( see Table 26 - 2 on p. 1678 ) . (Francis J. Johnston and John E. Willard, "The...)Data on such comparisons together with data on the effect of light intensity are given in Table /1 . (J. F. Vedder, "Micrometeorites", in Francis S. J...)A summary of meteorite data , prepared by Whipple ( 1958 ) on the basis of photographic , visual , and radar evidence , is given in Table 5 - 1 . |
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[ noun ] a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
Examples "it was a sturdy table" Used in print (Bell I. Wiley, "Home Letters of Johnny Reb and Billy...)Save for brief periods in garrison or winter quarters , soldiers rarely enjoyed the luxury of a writing_desk or table . (Mignon G. Eberhart, The Cup, the Blade...)a lighted lamp stood on the table that dusky , drizzling day . (Alex Gordon, The Cipher....)Muller , nakedly exposed at the bright window like a deer pinned in a car 's headlights , threw down the rifle and turned to jump from the table ; his face wore a look of outrage . A shot caught him and straightened him up in screaming pain ; a following volley of shots shattered glass , ripped the ceiling , and sent him lurching heavily from the table . (George Harmon Coxe, Error of Judgement....)He put the shells on the table , as though he could no_longer bear to hold them . Related terms furniture desk breakfast_table counter stand kitchen_table booth card_table worktable console_table operating_table card_table pedestal_table platen dressing_table altar Round_Table Parsons_table coffee_table pier_table pingpong_table pool_table gaming_table gueridon conference_table drop-leaf_table tea_table trestle_table leg tabletop tableware |
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[ noun ] (housing) a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
Examples "I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant" Used in print (Tristram Coffin, Not to the Swift....)Jefferson_Lawrence was alone at the small , perfectly appointed table by the window looking_out_over the river . (William Maxwell, The Chateau....)In their search for what turned_out to be the right breakfast china but the wrong table silver , they opened every cupboard door in the kitchen and pantry . (Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)`` Skolman 's jammed in every table he could find . It 's just barely possible with this crowd that the kidnapper was n't able to get a table . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game
Examples "he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks" Related terms |
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[ noun ] (food) food or meals in general
Synonyms Examples "she sets a fine table" "room and board" Related terms |
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