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upholstery

up·hol·ster·y [ up hṓlstəree, ə pṓlstəree ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. materials used for upholstering: the stuffing, cushions, fabric and other materials used to upholster furniture such as chairs and couches
upholstery fabric

2. work of upholstering: the craft, trade, or business of upholstering furniture

[Mid-17th century. < obsolete upholster "upholsterer" <uphold]
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