1. upholstery(n = noun.artifact) - covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture;
is a kind of covering
is a part of seat
Derived form verb upholster1
2. upholstery(n = noun.act) - the craft of upholstering;
is a kind of craft, trade
Derived form verb upholster1
The articles or goods supplied by upholsterers; the business or work of an upholsterer. [1913 Webster]
upholstery, n.
1 textile covering, padding, springs, etc., for furniture.
2 an upholsterer's work.
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