Baized: meaning, definitions and examples
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baized
[ beɪzd ]
table covering
Baized refers to a surface, typically a table, that is covered with a type of woolen fabric called baize. This material is often used in billiard tables, card tables, and game boards. The texture of baize helps to reduce friction, allowing for smoother movements of objects on the surface. It is traditionally green, although it can come in various colors. The use of baize is particularly common in gaming and lodging establishments.
Synonyms
fabric-covered, felted
Examples of usage
- They played cards on a baized table.
- The billiard room featured an elegant baized surface.
- He admired the craftsmanship of the baized game board.
Translations
Translations of the word "baized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 forrado com feltro
🇮🇳 फेल्ट से ढका हुआ
🇩🇪 mit Filz bezogen
🇮🇩 dilapisi felt
🇺🇦 обшитий сукном
🇵🇱 pokryty filcem
🇯🇵 フェルトで覆われた
🇫🇷 tapissé de feutre
🇪🇸 cubierto de fieltro
🇹🇷 keçe ile kaplı
🇰🇷 펠트로 덮인
🇸🇦 مغطى بالفلين
🇨🇿 potažený filcem
🇸🇰 pokrytý filcom
🇨🇳 用毛毡包裹
🇸🇮 oblečen v filc
🇮🇸 þakinn felt
🇰🇿 фетрмен жабылған
🇬🇪 მინას ფეტრით დაფარული
🇦🇿 filz ilə örtülmüş
🇲🇽 cubierto de fieltro
Etymology
The term 'baize' has its origins in the French word 'baie', which refers to a type of coarse woolen cloth. This fabric became popular in the 16th century, particularly in France and England, to cover tables for gaming purposes, as it provided a smooth and durable surface for playing cards and billiards. Throughout the years, baize has been associated with luxury and leisure, commonly found in high-end gaming establishments and homes of the affluent. The word 'baized' is derived from this fabric, and it has been used since the 19th century to describe any table covered with baize. The continued use of baize in various forms of gaming reflects its enduring legacy in tactile enjoyment and social interaction.