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overbed table

noun

Definition of overbed table 

: a narrow rectangular table designed especially for hospital patients that spans the bed and is typically fitted with casters and a crank for adjusting the height and tilting the top

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History and Etymology for overbed table

overbed from over entry 2 + bed, noun

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