concertina movement

noun

a principle of table construction in which hinged sections of the frame, ordinarily folded inward out of sight, can be pulled into line with the parts of the frame ordinarily seen to permit the addition of leaves.

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Nearby words

concerted, concertedly, concertgebouw, concertgoer, concertina, concertina movement, concertina table, concertina wire, concertino, concertize, concertmaster

Also called concertina action.

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