baize

noun

\ ˈbāz

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Definition of baize

: a coarse woolen or cotton fabric napped to imitate felt

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Also resting face down on the green baize was a corpse. — Darryl Levings, kansascity, "Bob Potee was KC's courtly 19th century gambling king | The Kansas City Star," 26 Jan. 2018 But when the need takes you, just remove the baize-protecting top (in three sections) and crank a handle. — Charlie Sorrel, WIRED, "Convertible Pool Table May Save Your Marriage," 18 May 2011

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The first known use of baize was in 1578

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