nounπShareFurniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses."We ate dinner at the kitchen tables last night. "itemutensilbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA two-dimensional presentation of data."The teacher used tables to organize the students' test scores, making it easy to see who needed extra help. "statisticsmathcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe top of a stringed instrument, particularly a member of the violin family: the side of the instrument against which the strings vibrate."The luthier carefully examined the violin's tables for any cracks that might affect its sound. "musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne half of a backgammon board, which is divided into the inner and outer table.""My strategy is to control the inner tables and prevent my opponent from bringing their pieces home." "gamepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe flat topmost facet of a cut diamond."The jeweler carefully polished the tables of the diamonds, making them sparkle brilliantly. "mineralmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tabulate; to put into a table or grid."to table fines"computingstatisticsmathbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply (a guest, client etc.) with food at a table; to feed."The restaurant tables its guests quickly and efficiently during the lunch rush. "foodserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo delineate; to represent, as in a picture; to depict."The artist's detailed map tables the old city, showing every street and building. "artfigureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(non-US) To put on the table of a commission or legislative assembly; to propose for formal discussion or consideration, to put on the agenda."The committee decided to table the proposal for a new school uniform until the next meeting. "politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove from the agenda, to postpone dealing with; to shelve (to indefinitely postpone consideration or discussion of something)."The legislature tabled the amendment, so they will not be discussing it until later."politicsgovernmentorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo join (pieces of timber) together using coaks."The carpenter carefully tables the frame pieces, ensuring a strong and lasting joint for the wooden chest. "technicalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put on a table.""The waiter will tables near the window first." "businessworkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make board hems in the skirts and bottoms of (sails) in order to strengthen them in the part attached to the bolt-rope."Before attaching the sail to the bolt-rope, the sailmaker tables the edges to reinforce them against tearing. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBackgammon."My grandfather taught me how to play tables when I was a child. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe halves or quarters of a backgammon board."My grandfather carefully arranged the checkers on the tables of the backgammon board, ready for our game. "gamepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny backgammon-like board game, played on a board with two rows of 12 vertical markings called "points"."My grandfather taught me how to play tables when I was a child, explaining how to move the pieces around the board's points. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
