deckchair
Britishnoun
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a folding chair for use out of doors, consisting of a wooden frame suspending a length of canvas
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humorous engaged in futile or ineffectual actions
Example Sentences
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Wrap up warm and try not to crane your neck - perhaps sit back in a deckchair and make sure you take regular breaks.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025
Reserve either a cushioned deckchair or an Adirondack love seat for this cinematic experience under the stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
Lyrics include, "Cos I've been standing at the station/In need of education in the rain", so take on board the advice from the Gallagher brothers and remember your deckchair, book and umbrella.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2017
Pay the man watching from a deckchair $2.
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2015
I wriggle on to my side in my deckchair, leaning on one elbow as she continues.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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