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BEDDING
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Coverings that are used on a bed
Synonyms:
bed clothing; bedclothes; bedding
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("bedding" is a kind of...):
cloth covering (a covering made of cloth)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "bedding"):
bedroll (bedding rolled up for carrying)
bed cover; bed covering; bedcover; bedspread; counterpane; spread (decorative cover for a bed)
blanket; cover (bedding that keeps a person warm in bed)
mattress cover (bedclothes that provide a cover for a mattress)
comfort; comforter; puff; quilt (bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together)
throw (bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Material used to provide a bed for animals
Synonyms:
bedding; bedding material; litter
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("bedding" is a kind of...):
material; stuff (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb bed
