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Definition of bentwood

bentwood

/ˈbɛnt.wʊd/
bent · wood
Plural:bentwoods
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bentwood Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Made of wood that has been softened by steam or water and then mechanically bent into curved shapes.

Example

"The Parisian bistro was furnished with classic bentwood chairs and small marble tables."

• noun

1

Wood that has been artificially softened, typically by steaming or soaking, and formed into curved shapes for use in furniture.

Example

"The craftsman used beech bentwood to construct the sweeping armrests of the rocking chair."

2

Furniture or decorative objects made from steam-curved wood.

Example

"The antique dealer specializes in nineteenth-century Austrian bentwood."

• Rhymes for bentwood

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bentwood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bentwood
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