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Definition of drop-leaf table - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
furnituretable with a hinged section that extends the surface
- We bought a drop-leaf table for the kitchen.
- The drop-leaf table fit perfectly in the narrow hallway.
- She admired the antique drop-leaf table at the auction.
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Images of drop-leaf table
table with a hinged section that extends the surface
Expressions with drop
deliver someone or something to a specific location
I need to drop off the kids at school before work..
lag or linger behind others
He tends to drop behind during hikes.
stop all activities immediately
When she called, I had to drop everything and go.
arrive casually without prior notice
I might drop in for a chat later.
visit someone without planning ahead or invitation
We decided to drop in on our grandparents yesterday.
visit a place quickly or without planning
I will drop into the store after work.
let an object fall from your hand to the ground
He told the thief to drop it and raise his hands.
leave school or a program before finishing
She decided to drop out of college.
disappear from view or become invisible
The cat dropped out of sight behind the bushes.
avoid discussing a subject further
He decided to drop the topic to prevent an argument.
allow something to fall from your hand or grip
She let drop the keys onto the table.
stop talking about a subject
He wanted to argue, but I let it drop.
stop discussing a topic or argument
Let's drop it and talk about something else.
significant fall or descent
He survived the long drop from the cliff into the water..
single small amount of liquid
He added just one drop of oil to the pan..
without hesitation or delay, instantly or immediately
She will help you at the drop of a hat.
release a bomb from an aircraft
The pilot was ordered to drop a bomb on the target.
lose a game in a competition
The team dropped a game in the finals.
leave a brief written communication
He dropped a note on her desk before leaving.
visit someone briefly and informally
I might drop by your house later this afternoon..
die suddenly, often by collapsing
He dropped down dead in the middle of the street.
visit someone briefly without prior arrangement
I might drop in and see you tomorrow.
very small amount or effort that changes nothing important
His donation was just a drop in the bucket.
mention something casually during a conversation
She dropped his name into conversation at the party.
Expressions with leaf
turn pages of a book quickly without reading carefully
He leaf through the magazine while waiting.
activity of traveling to view and photograph autumn foliage
Every fall, they go leaf peeping in the mountains.
something used to hide an undesirable fact
The apology was just a fig leaf for their mistakes.
make a fresh start by changing habits or behavior for the better
After years of procrastination, he decided to turn over a new leaf.
tremble intensely from fear, cold, or nervousness
He began to shake like a leaf before the speech.
extremely nervous or anxious
He was shivering like a leaf before his big presentation.
shake uncontrollably from fear or cold
She began to tremble like a leaf during the storm.
adopt an idea or practice from another person's example
She decided to take a leaf out of her mentor's book and work harder.
leaf that falls from a tree in autumn
She collected an autumn leaf for her scrapbook.
leaf of the banana plant, used in cooking and decoration
She wrapped the fish in a banana leaf before grilling it.
leaf from a bay tree used to add flavor in cooking
Add a bay leaf to the soup for flavor.
dried leaf often found in autumn
She stepped on a brown leaf, hearing it crunch.
leaf detaching and descending from a tree
A gentle breeze caused a falling leaf to spiral to the ground..
having leaves growing on branches or stems
The trees are in leaf by late spring.
form or outline of a leaf
The leaf shape of the maple is distinct.
leaf of a lettuce plant
She added a lettuce leaf to her sandwich.
leaf from a maple tree
The maple leaf turned bright red in autumn.
dried leaves of the tea plant for brewing
She added a spoonful of tea leaf to the pot.
leaf from an oak tree
The oak leaf fell from the tree.
leaf from a grapevine, sometimes used in cooking
She wrapped the rice in a vine leaf.
gold hammered into a thin sheet for decoration
The artist used gold leaf on the sculpture.
type of cabbage with long green leaves
She added chopped Chinese leaf to the salad..
leaf from the curry tree used in cooking
She added curry leaf to the soup for flavor.
motorized tool blowing air to move leaves
He used a leaf blower to clear the driveway.
Expressions with table
casual conversation during a meal
The table talk at dinner was lively and full of laughter..
main table at a formal event
The bride and groom sat at the top table during the reception.
the sacrament of Holy Communion
She received the Lord's table with reverence.
physical end part of a table
The vase is at the foot of the table.
position at the end of a table
He sat at the head of the table during dinner.
arrange plates and utensils for a meal
She set the table before dinner.
hit a table forcefully with one's hand
He got angry and pounded the table.
in a position directly under a table
The cat is hiding beneath the table.
the last place in a competition or league
They are currently at the bottom of the table in the league.
offer something useful or beneficial
She brings valuable experience to the table.
participate in a discussion or negotiation
Both parties need to come to the table to resolve this.
not being discussed or considered
The topic is off the table for now.
open for negotiation or discussion
The contract terms are on the table for now.
remove crumbs or debris from a table
She swept the table after dinner.
bore someone by talking too much or too long
He can talk his brother under the table.
the leading position in a competition
They are fighting to stay at the top of the table.
be allowed to join important discussions or decisions
Everyone should have a place at the table.
problem affecting everyday people
Healthcare is a major kitchen table issue for many families.
engage in unofficial work to avoid taxes
Many students work under the table during summer break.
consume more alcohol than another person can handle
He can drink anyone under the table at parties.
make someone very drunk by drinking more than them
He tried to drink under the table but failed.
have a meal as a guest at someone's home
We often eat at his table on Sundays.
win all the games in a series
The team managed to run the table and win the championship.
hit a table hard to make noise
He thumped the table to get everyone's attention.
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- French:table à abattants, ...
- German:Klapp-Esstisch, ...
- Italian:tavolo a ribalta, ...
- Spanish:mesa abatible, ...
- Portuguese:mesa extensível, ...
- Chinese:折叶桌, ...
- Japanese:ドロップリーフテーブル, ...
- Arabic:طاولة بأجنحة قابلة للطي, ...
- Hebrew:שֻׁלְחָן מִתְקַפֵּל, ...
- Russian:откидной стол, ...
- Ukrainian:стіл із відкидними полицями, ...
- Hindi:फोल्डिंग मेज़, ...
- Bengali:ড্রপ-লিফ টেবিল, ...
- Catalan:taula abatible, ...
- Czech:stůl se sklápěcí deskou, ...
- Danish:klapbord, ...
- Dutch:klaptafel, ...
- Greek:τραπέζι με πτυσσόμενα φύλλα, ...
- Hungarian:kihajtható asztal, ...
- Khmer:តុដែលមានផ្នែកបត់ចុះដោយហ៊ីងសម្រាប់ពង្រីកផ្ទៃតុ, ...
- Korean:접이식 상판 테이블, ...
- Persian:میز تاشو, ...
- Polish:stół z opuszczanym blatem, ...
- Portuguese (BR):mesa com aba rebatível, ...
- Romanian:masă rabatabilă, ...
- Swedish:klaffbord, ...
- Thai:โต๊ะมีแผ่นพับ, ...
- Turkish:kanatlı masa, ...
- Vietnamese:bàn gập cánh, ...
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