high-backed chair

  • 1high-backed — adj. High backed is used with these nouns: ↑chair …

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  • 2backed — [ bækt ] suffix 1. ) used with some nouns to make adjectives meaning that a group or action is supported by an organization or country, usually a powerful one: the military backed government a U.S. backed peace plan 2. ) used with some adjectives …

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  • 3-backed — UK [bækt] / US suffix 1) used with some nouns to make adjectives meaning that a group or action is supported by an organization or country, usually a powerful one the military backed government a US backed peace plan 2) used with some adjectives… …

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  • 4backed — /bækt/ (say bakt) adjective 1. having a back: a high backed chair. 2. having backing: a government backed measure …

  • 5backed — [[t]bækt[/t]] adj. having a back, backing, setting, or support (often used in combination): a high backed chair[/ex] • Etymology: 1350–1400 …

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  • 6chair — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 piece of furniture ⇨ See also ↑armchair ADJECTIVE ▪ comfortable, comfy (informal), cushioned, padded, plush, soft, upholstered …

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  • 7chair — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. chairperson, man, or woman, convenor, coordinator, moderator, speaker, master of ceremonies, MC, emcee, toastmaster, roastmaster (sl.); seat (See furniture); professorship, judgeship, fellowship. See… …

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  • 8High (James Blunt song) — Infobox Single Name = High Artist = James Blunt from Album = Back to Bedlam Released = October 2004 October 2005 (re release) Format = CD single, digital download Recorded = Los Angeles, California Genre = Folk rock, pop rock Length = 4:03 Label …

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  • 9High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy — The High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (HR) is the main co ordinator of the Common Foreign and Security Policy within the European Union. The position is currently held by Javier Solana and is based in the General… …

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  • 10wing chair — noun easy chair having wings on each side of a high back • Hypernyms: ↑easy chair, ↑lounge chair, ↑overstuffed chair * * * noun or winged chair : an upholstered armchair with high solid back and sides turned at such an angle that they provide a… …

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