tavola

Definitions of tavola
  1. noun
    a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
    synonyms: tavolo
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    altare
    the table in Christian churches where communion is given
    baraccone
    a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
    banco, sportello
    table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
    banco, tavolino
    a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
    alzata, specchiera, toilette
    low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup
    bar
    a counter where you can obtain food or drink
    leggio
    desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer
    accettazione
    a counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received
    banco
    a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
    scrivania
    a desk for writing (usually with a sloping top)
    type of:
    mobile
    furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
  2. noun
    a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
    synonyms: tavolo
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    desco
    the dining table where dinner is served and eaten
    type of:
    mobile
    furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
  3. noun
    a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
    synonyms: asse
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    legname
    the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
  4. noun
    a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
    synonyms: asse
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    albo, bacheca
    a board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements
    asse da stiro
    narrow padded board on collapsible supports; used for ironing clothes
    tavolozza
    board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used
    specchio
    a large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information)
    pedana
    a flexible board for jumping upward
    trampolino
    a springboard from which swimmers can dive
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    lastra
    a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
  5. noun
    a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand
    synonyms: illustrazione
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    descrizione, fotografia, raffigurazione, rappresentazione
    a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
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