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captain's chair

captain's chair
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Definitions of captain's chair words

  • noun captain's chair a hardwood armchair having a low, curved back, formed of a single rail supported by spindles, and a saddle seat 3
  • noun captain's chair a bucket seat with a high back that includes a headrest, as in some vans, light trucks, etc. 3
  • noun captain's chair a chair having a rounded back formed by a heavy rail resting upon vertical spindles and coming forward to form the arms. 1

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Origin of captain's chair

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Captain's chair

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

captain's chair popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for captain's chair

noun captain's chair

  • recliner — a person or thing that reclines.
  • morris chair — a large armchair having an adjustable back and loose, removable cushions.
  • wing chair — a large upholstered chair having a back with wings.

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