English Explanatory Dictionary

smoker's bow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of smoker's chair.

Word forms

smoker's bow smoker's bows

Etymology

From the fact that the main pieces of the arms and back of the chair are bows of wood steamed and bent into shape. Compare saddle bow.

Synonyms

smoker's chair
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