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HALLSTAND
hallstand
(noun) a piece of furniture where coats and hats and umbrellas can be hung; usually has a mirror
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
hallstand (plural hallstands)
A piece of furniture, near to an outside door, on which hats and coats are hung, and umbrellas are stored.
Source: Wiktionary
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SOAK
(noun) the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); “a good soak put life back in the wagon”
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