bentwood
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbɛntwʊd/
KK: /bɛntwʊd/
adjective
Definition
Made from wood that has been shaped by bending instead of cutting.
Example
The chair was crafted from bentwood, giving it a unique and elegant design.
Conversation
I just bought a new chair that has a really unique design.
Oh, nice! Is it made of bentwood?
Yes, it looks so stylish and modern with that bentwood finish.
That sounds awesome! I love furniture that stands out like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
curved
flexible
shaped
Antonyms
straight
rigid
flat
noun
Definition
Wood that has been treated with steam to make it flexible and then shaped into a specific form.
Example
The chair was made from bentwood, giving it a unique and elegant design.
Conversation
Have you ever seen furniture made from bentwood?
Yeah, I love how flexible and stylish it looks!
I read that they steam the wood to make it bentwood and pliable.
Root Explanation
Bentwood → The word is formed from "bent" (from Old English "bent", meaning flexible or curved) and "wood" (from Old English "wudu", meaning tree or wood material). Bentwood refers to wood that has been shaped by bending, typically through steaming or soaking.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bent' meaning flexible and 'wood' referring to tree material — this helps you remember that bentwood is wood that has been shaped by bending.
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