upholstering
present participle ofupholster
upholster
verb[T]
uk/ʌpˈhəʊl.stər/us/ʌpˈhoʊl.stɚ/tocoverachairor othertypeofseatwithclothandfillit with asoftsubstance
Cushions & furniture coverings
- antimacassar
- canopy
- cushion
- loose covers
- pillow
- plush
- reupholster
- runner
- scatter rug
- slipcover
- soft furnishings
- soft goods
- table runner
- throw rug
- upholster
- upholstered
- upholsterer
- upholstery
Examplesofupholstering
upholstering
In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.
I remember the case of a man who came to my own house to do someupholstering.
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The contract for theupholsteringwork has not yet been let.
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The cost ofupholsteringa chair has risen to about£25.
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Turn to the furniture andupholsteringtrades.
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Heaven forbid that we should regard theupholsteringof these houses merely as part of our investment in tourism.
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The cars were advertised as summer and winter vehicles that had a powerful motor, easy but substantial clutch, buoyant springs and luxuriousupholstering.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Carpets and textiles are weaved, sewn or embroidered, sometimes used forupholstering.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.It comes with armrests, a writing-table attached, and different forms ofupholstering.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.This is a cloth case that is constructed from boards that have a clothupholstering.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.There are various companies based in the town, in particular carpentry andupholsteringbusinesses.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The prison offers vocational training inupholstering, commercial cooking, automobile repair, printing, and machining.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Upholsteringwas done to order and mattresses were made up of the best material.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Like a finished piece of furniture prior to theupholstering, the frame establishes the final quality, including its durability, and sets limits upon the final design, padding, cushioning, or cover.
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