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Meaning of "slipcover" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SLIPCOVER

slipcover  [ˈslɪpˌkʌvə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SLIPCOVER

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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Slipcover is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SLIPCOVER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Slipcover

A slipcover is a fitted protective cover that may be slipped off and on a piece of upholstered furniture. Slipcovers are usually made of cloth. Slipcovers slip on and off, they come fresh, and may be removed for seasonal change, cleaning, moving, or storage. Slipcovers are sometimes defined as "clothing for furniture." Indeed, they are tailored just as clothing is, and are fitted loosely or snugly to the taste of the owner or tailor. Some people order furniture upholstered in plain muslin with the intention of using slipcovers only.

Definition of slipcover in the English dictionary

The definition of slipcover in the dictionary is a fitted but easily removable cloth cover for a chair, sofa, etc Also called : loose cover. Other definition of slipcover is a book jacket; dust cover.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SLIPCOVER


bedcover
ˈbɛdkʌvə
codiscover
ˌkəʊdɪˈskʌvə
cover
ˈkʌvə
discover
dɪˈskʌvə
hardcover
ˈhɑːdˌkʌvə
overcover
ˈəʊvəˌkʌvə
re-cover
riːˈkʌvə
recover
rɪˈkʌvə
rediscover
ˌriːdɪˈskʌvə
supercover
ˈsuːpəˌkʌvə
uncover
ʌnˈkʌvə
undercover
ˌʌndəˈkʌvə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SLIPCOVER

slip road
slip step
slip stitch
slip up
slip-on
slip-slop
slip-stitch
slip-up
slipcase
slipcased
slipdress
slipe
slipform
slipknot
slipless
slipnoose
slipout
slipover
slippage
slipped

WORDS THAT END LIKE SLIPCOVER

air cover
album cover
back cover
book cover
breakdown cover
cloud cover
cushion cover
cut-and-cover
dust cover
duvet cover
extra cover
ground cover
manhole cover
mattress cover
on cover
over
seat cover
soft-cover
take cover
tonneau cover
under cover

Synonyms and antonyms of slipcover in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «slipcover» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SLIPCOVER

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

Translator English - Chinese

沙发套
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

funda
570 millions of speakers

English

slipcover
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ढकना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغلاف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чехол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

slipcover
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

slipcover
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

housse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Slipcover
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schonbezug
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

本のカバー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

종이 케이스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Slipcover
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vật che phủ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

slipcover
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्लीपकार्व्हर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kılıf
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fodera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

narzuty
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чохол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

slipcover
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

slipcover
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hoes
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Överdraget
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

slipcover
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of slipcover

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SLIPCOVER»

The term «slipcover» is regularly used and occupies the 68.890 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SLIPCOVER» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SLIPCOVER»

Discover the use of slipcover in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to slipcover and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Slipcover Style: Easy-to-Make Covers for Chairs, Sofas, ...
- Revitalize home decor with 26 easy-to-make projects- Create classic and contemporary slipcovers for chairs, sofas, beds, and tables - Presents clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations
Alison Wormleighton, 2003
2
Slipcover chic
Discusses style, fabric, and sewing techniques, and shows how to make slipcovers for chairs and couches
Carol Cooper Garey, Catherine Revland, Michelle Ball, 1992
3
Slipcover Magic
From formal fitted to loose no-sew, the slipcover designs in this book are shown in lovely watercolor illustrations and full-color photographs.
Dorothea Hall, 1995
4
What Color Is Your Slipcover?: How Discovering Your Design ...
Individuals must find a unique home decoration style that is perfectly suited to them to be truly happy, a process outlined by a qualified designer through exercises aimed toward understanding the relationship our living spaces play in our ...
Denny Daikeler, 2004
5
Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies
over the slipcover. If you choose to adapt a project so that the cushions are hidden away under the slipcover, you need to allow for a tuck-in allowance. The tuck-in is the area that tucks into the crevices where the inside arm and inside ...
Mark Montano, Carly Sommerstein, 2011
6
Custom Slipcovers Made Easy: Weekend Projects to Dress Up ...
Then Custom Slipcovers Made Easy is for you! Author Elizabeth Dubicki walks you through the measuring, fitting and construction, step-by-step, to ensure you achieve the results you are looking for.
Elizabeth Dubicki, 2007
7
Simply slipcovers
Presents ideas for covering chairs, sofas, futons, and stools, and provides sewing instructions
Sunset Books, 1997
8
Interior Textiles: Fabrics, Application, and Historic Style
When to Slipcover The goals of an interior may fit with the concept of slipcovers. It is important to keep in mind the advantages and disadvantages of slipcovering when deciding whether it is best for an interior. Here are some considerations: 1.
Karla J. Nielson, 2007
9
Sewing for Outdoor Spaces
Chair. Slipcover. Vou can transform a stacking resin chair with a loose-fitting slipcover made of indoor/outdoor decorator fabric. These inexpensive garden chairs come in a variety of shapes and sizes. No one will guess what's under the cover!
Carol Zentgraf
10
Simple-to-Sew Slipcovers and Cover-Ups
1 2 Turn under and press a V2" double-fold hem on the top edge of the slipcover front pieces. Topstitch in place. 1 3 With right sides together, using a Va" seam allowance, stitch the slipcover back to the slipcover sides. 1 4 With right sides ...
Pamela Hastings, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SLIPCOVER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term slipcover is used in the context of the following news items.
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Slipcovers versatile way to change look of room
Have you ever wanted to completely change the look of a room without having to buy new furniture? Slipcovering may be an option for you. “A lot of my clients ... «The Daily News Journal, Apr 15»
2
The Slipcover Solution
This means that every centimeter counts, so whenever I pick up a movie with a slipcover, I don't know what to do with it. You know what slipcovers are, right? «moviepilot.com, Mar 15»
3
Tempur-Pedic launches first top-of-bed, slip cover line
The new Tempur-Pedic Home Collection by designer Andrew Morgan features a variety of headboard and foundation slipcovers and luxury throws, blankets and ... «Furniture Today, Mar 15»
4
Everything you need to know before you invest in a custom slipcover
Modern slipcovers first came into vogue after British interior designer Rachel Ashwell coined the term "Shabby Chic" in the late 1980s. Back then, the style was ... «The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, Sep 14»
5
The banks said no, Barbara Corcoran said yes
Feldman: The sharks went wild for us for a few reasons: We have two patents on our slipcover, we are a certified minority supplier (Certified Women Business ... «CNBC.com, May 14»
6
Living Space: Slipcovers can freshen decor without blasting budget
If you're just starting out in your first apartment or your furniture is a hodgepodge of styles, slipcovers can create a unifying look. For example, by selecting a ... «Victoria Advocate, May 14»
7
Sentai Filmworks Reveals Foil Slipcover 'Devil Survivor 2′ Anime …
The image below (click for a larger version) shows off the slipcover, the different artwork on the case and the silkscreening for the three discs themselves. «The Fandom Post, May 14»
8
Check It Out: The First-Ever 3D-Printed Book Cover
7 in limited edition with what the publisher, Riverhead Books, is calling the first-ever 3D-printed slipcover, the result of a collaboration with the 3D-printing ... «TIME, Jan 14»
9
Slipcovers Can Make The Holiday Table
And despite Charlotte's many antique chairs, which could appear stiff and unapproachable to many, she had cleverly relaxed them with couturier slipcovers. «27east.com, Nov 13»
10
What We Learned From Testing Slipcovers
Here at GHRI we recently tested ready-made slipcovers. If you're in the market for a slipcover, here are some helpful tips we picked up during our evaluations ... «Good Housekeeping Magazine, Oct 13»

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