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| Chinese lantern |
a collapsible lantern made of thin, often brightly decorated paper; Japanese lantern. |
| ironing board |
a long, narrow, padded board, usu. with one tapered end and a collapsible stand, on which laundry is ironed. |
| landau |
a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with wide facing seats, each having its own collapsible roof. [2 definitions] |
| opera hat |
a man's collapsible top hat. |
| umbrella |
a usu. portable or movable shield against the rain or sun, consisting of a collapsible canopy attached to and supported on radiating ribs joined to a central rod or stick. [1/4 definitions] |
| victoria |
a low, light carriage with four wheels, a collapsible top that covers a seat for two passengers, and a raised seat in front for the driver. |
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