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tabla
nounLow
/ˈtʌblə/A pair of small hand drums used primarily in Indian classical music, consisting of a smaller higher-pitched drum (dayan) and a larger lower-pitched drum (bayan).
tablas
nounC1/C2
/ˈtæbləs/A state of deadlock, standoff, or draw, especially in a conflict, competition, or negotiation where neither side can gain advantage.
tablature
nounC1/C2
/ˈtæblətʃə(r)/A form of musical notation, especially for fretted string instruments like guitar, which indicates finger positions rather than musical pitches.
table
adjectivenounverbverb-transitiveA1 (noun), B2 (verb)
/ˈteɪbl̩/A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for placing objects on or for working at.
table bay
nounLow (Proper Noun)
/ˈteɪb(ə)l ˈbeɪ/A large, natural harbor on the Atlantic Ocean coast of South Africa, flanked by Cape Town and dominated by Table Mountain.
table board
nounMedium
/ˈteɪbəl bɔːd/A flat, rigid surface, typically made of wood, used for placing items on or for playing games.
table corn
nounLow (specialized agricultural/culinary term)
/ˈteɪ.bəl kɔːn/A variety of sweet corn (Zea mays) cultivated for human consumption as a fresh vegetable, typically harvested when kernels are tender and milky.
table cut
nounC2 / Specialized
/ˈteɪ.bəl ˌkʌt/A gemstone cut where the top is a large flat plane (the 'table'), often creating a simplified, less brilliant appearance than modern cuts.
table d'hote
adjectivenounC2
/ˌtɑːbl ˈdəʊt/A restaurant meal offered at a fixed total price, with a limited choice of courses.
table dancing
nounC1
/ˈteɪ.bəl ˌdɑːn.sɪŋ/A form of entertainment, typically in bars or clubs, where a performer (often a woman) dances on a small stage or table, sometimes involving sexually suggestive movements and partial nudity.
table football
nounMedium (common in contexts of games, pubs, recreation, and British English).
/ˈteɪbəl ˈfʊtbɔːl/A table-top game where players control miniature footballers mounted on rotating rods to strike a small ball, with the objective of scoring into the opponent's goal.
table licence
nounC1/C2 (Technical/Legal/Business)
/ˈteɪbəl ˌlaɪsəns/A permit or legal authorization to serve alcoholic drinks to customers at tables, typically in a restaurant or pub dining area.
table linen
nounC1
/ˈteɪb(ə)l ˌlɪnɪn/Cloth items used on a dining table, such as tablecloths, placemats, and napkins.
table money
nounLow-Frequency (Technical/Formal)
/ˈteɪbəl ˌmʌni/A sum of money set aside or allocated for a specific purpose, often for meetings, social events, or official hospitality, covering costs like meals and refreshments.
table mountain
nounB2
/ˌteɪ.bl̩ ˈmaʊn.tɪn/A mountain with a flat, table-like summit.
table napkin
nounMedium-High (Common in domestic and formal dining contexts)
/ˈteɪb(ə)l ˌnæp.kɪn/A square piece of cloth or paper used during a meal to wipe one's mouth and hands.
table salt
nounB1
/ˈteɪ.bl̩ ˌsɒlt/The refined, crystalline sodium chloride (NaCl) specifically intended for use at the table as a seasoning for food during or after cooking.
table stake
nounC1
/ˈteɪ.bəl ˌsteɪks/The minimum requirements or resources needed to compete or participate in a particular situation, industry, or endeavor.
table sugar
nounB1
/ˈteɪbəl ˌʃʊɡə/Refined sucrose in granulated or cubed form, used as a sweetener for food and drinks at the table.
table talk
nounB2
/ˈteɪbl̩ ˌtɔːk/Casual, informal conversation that takes place during a meal, often about light or personal topics.

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