"reupholster" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: reupholsters [present, singular, third-person], reupholstering [participle, present], reupholstered [participle, past], reupholstered [past]
Etymology: re- + upholster Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|re|upholster}} re- + upholster Head templates: {{en-verb}} reupholster (third-person singular simple present reupholsters, present participle reupholstering, simple past and past participle reupholstered)
  1. To upholster again; to replace the attached fabric covering on furniture. Wikipedia link: upholstery Synonyms: re-upholster Related terms: reupholsterer, reupholstering [noun]

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