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- bed linen/ˌbed ˈlɪn.ɪn/The sheets, pillowcases, and other textile items used to cover a mattress and pillows for sleeping.nounB1
- bed load/ˈbɛd ˌləʊd/the sediment particles that are transported by a flowing water body (such as a river or stream) along its bed through rolling, sliding, or saltation.nounC2/Technical
- bed molding/ˈbɛd ˌməʊldɪŋ/A decorative moulding positioned at the top of a dado, below a chair rail, or under a cornice in classical architecture.nounLow (Technical/Very Low in general usage)
- bed moulding/ˈbɛd ˌməʊl.dɪŋ/A decorative moulding or series of mouldings used at the junction of a wall and ceiling, or under a cornice.nounC2
- bed of nails/ˌbed əv ˈneɪlz/A literal bed covered with sharp nails used for lying on, often associated with fakirs or endurance acts.nounC1
- bed of roses/ˌbed əv ˈrəʊzɪz/A situation of complete comfort, ease, and luxury.nounC1
- bed place/ˈbɛd ˌpleɪs/A designated space, area, or specific accommodation for sleeping; the location of a bed within a room.nounLow
- bed rest/ˌbed ˈrest/A period of time during which a person stays in bed for medical reasons, as part of a treatment.nounIntermediate
- bed rot/ˈbed ˌrɒt/The act or habit of spending excessive time in bed, especially during waking hours, often associated with depression, burnout, or avoidance behavior.nounverb-intransitiveLow (emerging slang/internet culture)
- bed rotting/ˈbɛd ˌrɒt.ɪŋ/The practice of spending excessive time in bed while awake, often engaging in passive activities like scrolling on a phone, as a form of withdrawal or avoidance.adjectivenounLow (emerging slang/trend term)
- bed stone/ˈbɛd stəʊn/The large, heavy, foundational stone at the bottom of a structure, such as a mill, gate post, or building, upon which the rest of the structure rests or pivots.nounLow (Specialized Term)
- bed table/ˈbed ˌteɪ.bəl/A small table designed to be used while sitting or lying in bed, often placed beside the bed.nounMedium
- bed tea/ˈbɛd ˌtiː/A serving of tea brought to someone while they are still in bed, typically early in the morning.nounlow
- bed tray/ˈbed treɪ/A portable, flat surface, often with raised edges or short legs, designed to be placed on or over a bed to provide a stable area for eating, reading, or working while in bed.nounC1
- bed-and-breakfast/ˌbed ən ˈbrekfəst/An establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast, typically a private home where guests are lodged in bedrooms and served breakfast the next morning.adjectivenounB1
- bed-blocking/ˈbɛd ˌblɒkɪŋ/A patient occupying a hospital bed who is medically fit for discharge but cannot leave, usually due to lack of available care in the community.nounLow-medium
- bed-wetting/ˈbed ˌwet.ɪŋ/The involuntary discharge of urine while asleep.nounLow
- bedabble/bɪˈdæb.əl/To spatter or sprinkle something with a liquid, especially water or mud.verb-transitiveRare
- bedash/bɪˈdæʃ/To spatter or dash something with liquid, mud, or other substance.verb-transitiveVery Rare
- bedaub/bɪˈdɔːb/To smear or cover thickly or clumsily with a sticky or greasy substance.verbverb-transitiveC2 (Very Low Frequency / Archaic)
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