leaning boards

A form of leaning board — An item of furniture like a flat bench, but positioned at a vertical diagonal, and often with attached arm-rests. Popularized in the early era of Hollywood film, where they allowed actresses in elaborate costumes to rest without becoming disheveled.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of leaning board
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