table

English

/ˈteɪbəl/

noun
Definitions
  • Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.
  • A two-dimensional presentation of data.
  • (musical instruments) The top of a stringed instrument, particularly a member of the violin family: the side of the instrument against which the strings vibrate.
  • (backgammon) One half of a backgammon board, which is divided into the inner and outer table.
  • The flat topmost facet of a cut diamond.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English table inherited from Old English tabele derived from Latin tabula (board, tablet, plank, table, a board plank, a tablet, chart, painting, playing board) derived from Old French table.

Origin

Old French

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