bentwood

/ˌbɛntˈwʊd/
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Definitions of bentwood
  1. noun
    wood that is steamed until it becomes pliable and then is shaped for use in making furniture
    “bentwood chairs”
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    type of:
    wood
    the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
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