bolster
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4.1
- noun
- /ˈboʊlstər/
:
cojín cilíndrico
- I sat up beneath the bedclothes—two goosedown bolsters and three feather-stuffed quilts, with a thick sheepskin covering over all.
I've got the seat bolster in the in the most comfortable position and it still feels pretty huggy.
- I've got the seat bolster in the in the most comfortable position and it still feels pretty huggy.
Examples
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On top, her sock monkey lay with its face pressed against a satin bolster.
Fiction book (2001) -
So are the matching little bolster cushions.
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Evon had collapsed on Hilary's bed with her head against a bolster.
Fiction book (1999) -
"Go, go, don't wander around," Meera said, pushing the bolsters to the floor.
Fiction book (2002) -
In Camilla's room, Frederick was lying on the uncomfortable-looking sofa, propped up by an even more uncomfortable-looking bolster, and she sat across from him on the small chair beside the lamp table.
Fiction book (1996) -
Emma added a decorative bolster to the bed for extra support and style.
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The artisan crafted a long bolster that was placed on the couch to enhance its comfort.
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She chose a bright floral bolster to complement the rest of the bedding set.
Synonyms
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1.0
A soft bag filled with feathers or foam used to make a seat more comfortable
A long narrow cushion that lies across a bed for support or decoration
A soft cushion that supports the head while you sleep in bed
How Firm
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4.1
451
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bolster comes from an old English word that meant 'pillow' and is like the German word Polster, so imagine a long, firm pillow placed across the bed. That's why a bolster today is a long pillow used for support or decoration.