Plural of bolster
regular plural
The plural of bolster is bolsters.
Forms of bolster
| Singular | bolster /ˈbɒlstə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | bolsters |
| Countable | countable |
Bolsters in a sentence
- Twin bolsters are single bolsters permanently coupled, and double bolster wagons carry two bolsters apiece.1944 September and October, T. F. Cameron, “The Distribution of Rolling Stock”, in Railway Magazine, page 269. From the entry bolster wagon
- Along the wainscot lie heaps of bolsters and quilts, covered with old-fashioned chintzes.1937, Robert Byron, “Saoma”, in The Road to Oxiana. From the entry vignette
- This is attached with malleable braces to two big, heavy, solid oak bolsters.1912 February 7, “How to Save the Most Money on a Spreader [advertisement]”, in The Breeder’s Gazette, volume LXI, number 6, Chicago…. From the entry fifth wheel
- Single bolsters are used in groups of up to five.1944 September and October, T. F. Cameron, “The Distribution of Rolling Stock”, in Railway Magazine, page 269. From the entry bolster wagon
Meaning of bolster
- noun A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
- noun A pad, quilt, or anything used to hinder pressure, support part of the body, or make a bandage sit easy upon a wounded part; a compress.
- noun A small spacer located on top of the axle of horse-drawn wagons that gives the front wheels enough clearance to turn.
Questions about the plural of bolster
- What is the plural of bolster?
- The plural of bolster is bolsters.
- Is bolster countable?
- Bolster is a countable noun.
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