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bentwood Definition

bent·wood (bent′wo̵̅o̅d′)

adjective

designating furniture made of wood permanently bent into various forms by heat, moisture, and pressure

bentwood Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • chair: A dozen or so tables were lined up along each wall, another dozen down the middle, each with six bentwood chairs.
  • furniture: Bentwood furniture is manufactured from steamed beechwood, which is finished with high-quality woodstains and a lacquer coating, for longevity.