table
/ˈteɪbəl/
noun
Meaning
Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.
A two-dimensional presentation of data.
The top of a stringed instrument, particularly a member of the violin family: the side of the instrument against which the strings vibrate.
One half of a backgammon board, which is divided into the inner and outer table.
The flat topmost facet of a cut diamond.
Synonyms
verb
Meaning
To tabulate; to put into a table or grid.
"to table fines"
To supply (a guest, client etc.) with food at a table; to feed.
To delineate; to represent, as in a picture; to depict.
(non-US) To put on the table of a commission or legislative assembly; to propose for formal discussion or consideration, to put on the agenda.
To remove from the agenda, to postpone dealing with; to shelve (to indefinitely postpone consideration or discussion of something).
"The legislature tabled the amendment, so they will not be discussing it until later."
To join (pieces of timber) together using coaks.
To put on a table.
To make board hems in the skirts and bottoms of (sails) in order to strengthen them in the part attached to the bolt-rope.