"hospital corner" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hospital corners [plural]
Etymology: Beds in a hospital might be made up in this way. Head templates: {{en-noun}} hospital corner (plural hospital corners)
  1. (usually in the plural) A crisp fold formed at the corner of a bed by tucking the sheet or blanket tightly under the edges of the mattress. Tags: plural-normally Categories (topical): Bedding

Inflected forms

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