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baize Definition

baize (bāz)

noun

a thick woolen cloth made to resemble felt and often dyed green, used to cover billiard tables, etc.

Etymology: OFr baie, pl. baies, baize < L badius, chestnut-brown

baize Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: The four edges of the table feature rubber edges covered in baize called " cushions " .

Adjective modifier

  • green: Don't miss your chance to see the best on the green baize!
  • red: I can remember it was a deep, deep red baize.

Modifies a noun

  • cloth: It was generally an ordinary framed door onto which was tacked a green baize cloth, usually with brass tacks.
  • door: But behind the green baize doors of sport's inner sanctum is where Coe must now set out his stall.
  • table: The round green baize table at which the action takes place is SL.
  • bag: Go to my house first and ask for the green baize bag.
  • curtain: Some were covered with green baize curtains which were not undrawn in presence of young ladies.
  • backing: They come with a green baize backing, or you can fix a ring to hang them on the wall.

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