gateleg

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A table leg, set into a frame in the form of a gate, that may be swung back to allow a leaf of the tabletop to hang down; having such a leg or legs.
  2. A piece of furniture (especially a table) with a leg or legs of this kind.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡeɪtlɛɡ/ En-us-gateleg.oga

Word forms

gateleg gatelegs

Etymology

From gate + leg.

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