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gateleg.

A table leg, set into a frame in the form of a gate, that may be swung back to allow a leaf of the tabletop to hang down; having such a leg or legs.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡeɪtlɛɡ/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. A table leg, set into a frame in the form of a gate, that may be swung back to allow a leaf of the tabletop to hang down; having such a leg or legs.

    also · attributive
    a gateleg desk; a gateleg shelf
  2. A piece of furniture (especially a table) with a leg or legs of this kind.

    broadly
Where this word comes from

From gate + leg.

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