Baize
noun
A type of thick, felt-like fabric, typically green, used especially on billiards tables.
The billiards table was covered with a smooth green baize.
Often appears as...
- green baize
- baize cloth
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The table in games such as cards or billiards.
He was quite skilled at the baize, winning many games of poker.
Often appears as...
- play on the baize
- skills on the baize
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A type of cloth used as a surface for writing, drawing, or painting.
The architect laid out the blueprints on a large baize.
Often appears as...
- baize desk
- baize for writing
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of thick, felt-like fabric, typically green, used especially on billiards tables.
The billiards table was covered with a smooth green baize.
Often appears as...
- green baize
- baize cloth
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The table in games such as cards or billiards.
He was quite skilled at the baize, winning many games of poker.
Often appears as...
- play on the baize
- skills on the baize
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A type of cloth used as a surface for writing, drawing, or painting.
The architect laid out the blueprints on a large baize.
Often appears as...
- baize desk
- baize for writing
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Billiards Associations
Baize is most recognized in context to billiards, snooker, or pool tables.
The championship match showcased a pristine baize that impressed all the spectators.
Pro Tip 2/3Writing Surface
Baize was once commonly used on writing desks and tables to protect the wood and reduce noise.
His antique desk was fitted with a soft baize.
Pro Tip 3/3Luxurious Implication
Green baize is associated with the luxury of historic gaming rooms and elegant furniture.
The library's reading tables were draped in rich green baize.
Pro Tip 1/3Billiards Associations
Baize is most recognized in context to billiards, snooker, or pool tables.
The championship match showcased a pristine baize that impressed all the spectators.
Pro Tip 2/3Writing Surface
Baize was once commonly used on writing desks and tables to protect the wood and reduce noise.
His antique desk was fitted with a soft baize.
Pro Tip 3/3Luxurious Implication
Green baize is associated with the luxury of historic gaming rooms and elegant furniture.
The library's reading tables were draped in rich green baize.
Pro Tip 1/3Billiards Associations
Baize is most recognized in context to billiards, snooker, or pool tables.
The championship match showcased a pristine baize that impressed all the spectators.
Pro Tip 2/3Writing Surface
Baize was once commonly used on writing desks and tables to protect the wood and reduce noise.
His antique desk was fitted with a soft baize.
Pro Tip 3/3Luxurious Implication
Green baize is associated with the luxury of historic gaming rooms and elegant furniture.
The library's reading tables were draped in rich green baize.
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