mattresses

/ˈmætrɪsɪz/ /ˈmætrəsɪz/

Meanings

noun

A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

Examples :

"The store was selling mattresses at a discounted price for the holiday weekend. "

noun

A form of retaining wall used to support foundations or an embankment

Examples :

"To prevent the riverbank from eroding, construction workers laid down interconnected mattresses of rock and wire. "

architecture building material

Related Words

cushioning verb

/ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/ /ˈkʊʃnɪŋ/

To furnish with cushions.

"to cushion a sofa"

interconnected verb

/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛktɪd/ /ˌɪnɾərkəˈnɛktɪd/

To connect to one another.

"The Internet interconnects a set of networks."

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

enclosed verb

/ənˈkləʊzd/ /ənˈkloʊzd/

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

"to enclose lands"

embankment noun

/ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/ /emˈbæŋkmənt/

A long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

"The new road was built on a sturdy embankment, which prevented it from collapsing into the valley. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

riverbank noun

/ˈrɪvərˌbæŋk/ /ˈrɪvɚˌbæŋk/

A sloped side of a river acting as a barrier between the water and level ground to either side.

"The family spread their picnic blanket on the grassy riverbank. "

retaining verb

/ɹɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

To keep in possession or use.

"The company is retaining its best employees by offering them better salaries. "

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

discounted verb

/ˈdɪskaʊntɪd/ /dɪsˈkaʊntɪd/

To deduct from an account, debt, charge, and the like.

"Merchants sometimes discount five or six per cent for prompt payment of bills."

foundations noun

/faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."

recline noun

/ɹəˈklaɪn/

A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism.

"The recline in the classroom chairs made it more comfortable for the students to take notes. "