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table

Meanings
  • noun

    A piece of furniture having a flat top and one or more surfaces on which objects can be placed. It is often used to serve food, write on, or as a working surface.

    - "The students gathered around the table to study."
    - "Please pass the salt over the table."
    - "The chef prepared the meal at the kitchen table."
Pronunciation




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  2. /ˈteɪbəl/



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  3. /ˈteɪbəl/



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Synonyms

grid , vector
Rhymes
Words rhyming with table
able , stable , cradle , grapple
Variants
List of all variants of table that leads to same result
off the table , on the table , table , tables , under the table , tabled , tabling , table d'hote , table d'hotes , table-hop , table-hopped , table-hopper , table-hoppers , table-hopping , table-hops , table linen , table linens , table of organization , tables of organization , table rapping , table rappings , table tapping , table tappings , table-rapping , table-rappings , table-tapping , table-tappings , table salt , table salts , table soccer , table soccers
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'table' comes from the Old French tabule, which means a flat surface or a writing tablet. It is related to the Latin tabula, meaning a thin flat board or a writing tablet.

Trivia
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  1. The Guinness Book of World Records holds the record for the largest dinner table, which measured 1,152.4 square meters (12,378.6 square feet).

  2. The word 'table' is also used in astronomy to describe a flat, circular surface, such as a planet's equator or a star's surface.

  3. The term 'table manners' refers to the rules and customs for behavior during a meal, such as using utensils properly and not talking with food in your mouth.

Related Concepts
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  1. Tabletop games: Games that are played on a flat surface, typically using a board, cards, or other game pieces.

  2. Data table: A tabular representation of data, used to organize, analyze, and present information.

Culture
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Tables have been used since ancient times for various purposes such as dining, writing, and working. In literature, tables are often used as symbols of unity, harmony, and stability. In art, tables are depicted in various scenes, including the Last Supper and still life paintings.

How to Memorize "table"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a rectangular shape with flat surfaces on which objects can be placed.
    - Visualize people sitting around a table, eating or working.
    - Picture a kitchen table with a tablecloth and place settings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'table' with the idea of a flat surface.
    - Remember that tables are used for various purposes such as eating, working, and writing.
    - Think of a table as a place where people come together to share a meal or work on a project.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'FESST' to remember the definition of a table: Furniture, Eating, Surface, Serving, Table.
    - Create a mental image of a table with objects on it to help remember the definition.
    - Use the phrase 'A flat surface for all' to remember the definition of a table.

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