charpoy
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- noun
- /ˈtʃɑːrˌpɔɪ/
- Indian
- The parents have put their children on the roofs, and the relatively able-bodied lepers are piling charpoys one on top of another to protect the sick and the infirm.
Examples
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The bed was like a charpoy, the Indian bed often put outside, and the webbing was being woven so it could support a reclining body.
Academic text (1994) -
They killed a chicken for dinner, offered whiskey and cigarettes, and gave me my own charpoy (rope bed).
Academic text (2008) -
After a long day in the sun, he enjoyed a peaceful nap on the charpoy in the cool evening breeze.
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In the village, families often gather around the charpoy to share stories and relax together.
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The traditional charpoy was placed outside under the shade of a tree, providing a perfect spot for afternoon rest.
Synonyms
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A simple bed with a wooden frame and a woven surface
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Etymology
The word charpoy comes from South Asia and is made of the parts char 'four' and pāy 'leg', so it originally meant a 'four-legged' bed. That's why a charpoy is a simple wooden bed with a woven surface used for sitting or sleeping.