Bed (Noun)
Meaning 1
A foundation of earth or rock supporting a road or railroad track; "the track bed had washed away".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance; "slices of hard-boiled egg on a bed of spinach".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit; "he worked in the coal beds".
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 4
(geology) a stratum of rock (especially sedimentary rock); "they found a bed of sandstone".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Meaning 5
A depression forming the ground under a body of water; "he searched for treasure on the ocean bed".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The ocean bed was home to a diverse array of marine life, including coral and fish.
- The lake bed was dry and cracked, a testament to the severe drought that had plagued the region.
- The river bed was lined with smooth rocks and pebbles, worn down by the constant flow of water.
- The sea bed was a vast, unexplored frontier, with new species and ecosystems waiting to be discovered.
- The lake bed was covered in a thick layer of silt and sediment, making it difficult to navigate.
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Meaning 6
A plot of ground in which plants are growing; "the gardener planted a bed of roses".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The gardener carefully weeded the bed of marigolds to ensure they received adequate sunlight.
- She planted a bed of herbs near the kitchen door for easy access while cooking.
- The park featured a beautiful bed of tulips that bloomed every spring.
- The farmer prepared the bed of soil for the new crop of vegetables.
- A bed of vibrant petunias lined the walkway to the front door of the house.
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Meaning 7
The flat surface of a printing press on which the type form is laid in the last stage of producing a newspaper or magazine or book etc..
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 8
A piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep; "he sat on the edge of the bed"; "the room had only a bed and chair".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She fell onto the bed as soon as she walked into the room.
- The hotel room was small, with just a single bed and a tiny desk.
- He sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly at the wall.
- The bed was covered in a thick layer of dust, clearly unused for months.
- After a long day, she collapsed onto the soft bed, feeling exhausted.