Ausziehtisch

extending table

noun OWS-tsee-tish Rare

Also means

pull-out table

Usage Note

Ausziehtisch is a dining table with a mechanism allowing the surface to extend by inserting extra leaves (Einlegeplatten), increasing seating capacity for guests. A practical solution in German flats where space is limited on ordinary days.

Examples

"Er breitete die alte Straßenkarte auf der Motorhaube aus."

Natural Translation

On public holidays the extending table is lengthened by two extra leaves.

Literal Translation

He spread the old road-map out on the engine-bonnet.

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