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PRONUNCIATION OF FOLDING SEAT

folding seat  [ˈfəʊldɪŋ siːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOLDING SEAT

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Folding seat is a noun.
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WHAT DOES FOLDING SEAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

folding seat

Folding seat

A Folding seat is a seat that folds away so as to occupy less space. When installed on a transit bus it makes room for a wheelchair or two. When installed on a passenger car, it provides extra seating. In churches it may have a projection called a misericord, which offers some support to a person standing in front when the seat is folded. Folding seats may also be found in stadiums, arenas, theaters and auditoriums where they facilitate entry and exit.

Definition of folding seat in the English dictionary

The definition of folding seat in the dictionary is a seat that can be folded down.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FOLDING SEAT


backseat
ˈbæksiːt
basidiomycete
bæˌsɪdɪəʊmaɪˈsiːt
cete
siːt
conceit
kənˈsiːt
deceit
dɪˈsiːt
facete
fəˈsiːt
loveseat
ˈlʌvˌsiːt
odontocete
ɒˈdɒntəˌsiːt
receipt
rɪˈsiːt
reseat
riːˈsiːt
seat
siːt
unseat
ʌnˈsiːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOLDING SEAT

fold
fold limb
fold up
fold-and-thrust belt
fold-up
foldable
foldaway
foldback
foldboat
folded dipole
folder
folderol
folding
folding door
folding money
folding press
foldout
foley
foley artist
folia

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOLDING SEAT

aisle seat
baby seat
back seat
bench seat
booster seat
box seat
child seat
county seat
driver´s seat
hot seat
in the box seat
in the driver´s seat
jump seat
love seat
mercy seat
passenger seat
rumble seat
to be in the driver´s seat
to be in the driving seat
toilet seat
window seat

Synonyms and antonyms of folding seat in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «folding seat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOLDING SEAT

Find out the translation of folding seat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of folding seat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «folding seat» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

折叠座椅
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

asiento plegable
570 millions of speakers

English

folding seat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तह सीट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مقعد قابل للطي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

откидное сиденье
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cadeira dobrável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভাঁজ সীট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

strapontin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lipat kerusi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klappsitz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

折り畳み椅子
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

폴딩 시트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lempitan lempitan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ghế gấp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மடிப்பு இருக்கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गोलाकार आसन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Katlanır koltuk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

strapuntino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

siedzenie składane
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відкидне сидіння
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scaun rabatabil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναδιπλούμενο κάθισμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vou stoel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fällbart säte
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

klappsete
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of folding seat

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOLDING SEAT»

The term «folding seat» is regularly used and occupies the 106.212 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOLDING SEAT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about folding seat

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOLDING SEAT»

Discover the use of folding seat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to folding seat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Accessible Housing Design File
A folding seat allows the user the choice of standing or sitting while showering. However, fixed seats are acceptable under the ANSI and UFAS standards. Molded acrylic and fiberglass transfer showers that meet these specifications are now ...
Barrier Free Environments Incorporated, 2010
2
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
... seat or occupant seat back shall — (a) Be equipped with a self-locking device for restraining the hinged or folding seat or seat back, and (b) If there are any designated seating positions or auxiliary seating accommodations behind the seat, ...
3
How to Restore Triumph TR2, 3, 3A, 4 & 4A: Your Step-by-step ...
The folding seat requires that the start and finish points are, of course, the two hinge-points, as seen in photograph 16-19. With the ring of vinyl stuck securely in place, and standing proud of the top of the base, turn it over the top lip and stick it  ...
Roger Williams, 2009
4
Title 49 - Transportation: Department of Transportation ...
... seat or occupant seat back shall — (a) Be equipped with a self-locking device for restraining the hinged or folding seat or seat back, and (b) If there are any designated seating positions or auxiliary seating accommodations behind the seat, ...
Griffes, 2006
5
Challenger and Barracuda Restoration Guide, 1967-74
However, it is possible that your 1969 fastback could have come without a rear folding seat, or it could have come with a rear folding seat and without the interior decor group option. 1970 Seats Split, high-back bench seats with a center ...
Paul A. Herd
6
40 CFR Protection of Environment: CFR parts 400-424
... or a seat having a back that is adjustable only for the comfort of its occupants, a hinged or folding occupant seat or occupant seat back shall— (a) Be equipped with a self-locking device for restraining the hinged or folding seat or seat back, ...
Office of The Federal Register, 2013
7
MotorBoating
To make the folding seat screw a cleat to the cockpit ceiling at the desired height and angle for easy sitting and binge the frame to the cleat so that it may drop against the side and place the hinged leg and brace as shown. The brace should  ...
8
L.S.A., List of C.F.R. Sections Affected
... seat back shall— (a) Be equipped with a self-locking device for restraining the hinged or folding seat or seat back, and (b) If there are any designated seating positions or auxiliary seating accommodations behind the seat, either immediately ...
9
Multidisciplinary accident investigation data file: editing ...
TYPE OF REAR SEAT (29.8.65) This question refers to folding seat backs on rear seats, as in station wagons and hatchbacks. Some pickups have second seats which usually fold down. REAR SEAT DAMAGE (2fl.8.12-19) These questions ...
10
Popular Mechanics
FOLDING SEAT AND TELEPHONE RECESS ECONOMIZE SPACE As companion pieces to the "in-a-wall" bed and combination kitchen cabinet and electric range, comes the niche in the wall Left: The Folding Telephone Seat in Use.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOLDING SEAT»

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1
Airbus Patents New Double-Decker Design
Wired.co.uk noted that the design of the plane includes "a type of folding seat which can be bundled in order to change the cabin configuration, ... «TravelPulse, Jul 15»
2
Airbus' double-decker concept aircraft looks like a toy plane
In the patent there are also designs for another type of folding seat. which can be bundled in order to change the cabin configuration, or change ... «Wired.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Airbus patents even more massive double-decker airplane
Below you'll see the folding seat concept from the product brief. More moveable room means a better versatility for the crew, allowing them to ... «SlashGear, Jul 15»
4
A weekend Jeep thrill
It also has temperature and compass gauges to help the driver navigate unfamiliar and offroad terrains. Its rear 60:40 folding seat offers flexible ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
5
Mitsubishi introduces redesigned Outlander
Designers dove in on updating the interior, giving Outlander a new steering wheel, improved ease of operation for the rear folding seat, new ... «HeraldNet, Jul 15»
6
Excerpt from J.L. Bourne's 'Tomorrow War'
His spring-loaded folding seat cushion slapped against the backrest as the NSA guy stood there under the watchful eyes of Embassy. «Military Times, Jun 15»
7
2015 KIA SORENTO SXL AWD
It comes standard with a 40/20/40 second-row folding seat. The seven-passenger model has a 50/50 folding third seat and it is only available ... «Kansas City Star, Jun 15»
8
Large van comparisonFiat Ducato v Ford Transit v Mercedes-Benz …
Once again there is good in-cabin storage, including a centre folding seat that doubles as a desk – which could be handy if you need to ... «CarAdvice, Jun 15»
9
2015 NP300 Nissan Navara review
Body pressure is spread over the seating surface through the middle section in the folding seat back, promoting a 'neutral' posture to reduce ... «Cars Guide, Jun 15»
10
Do you know what this is?
It consists of a folding seat made of metal and leather, a set of two wheels on one axel, a foot rest and a folding handle. It is labeled at the grip of ... «Oskaloosa Herald, Jun 15»

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