baize
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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