Lexic.us

Definition of Mattress

1. Noun. A large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed.

Definition of Mattress

1. n. A quilted bed; a bed stuffed with hair, moss, or other suitable material, and quilted or otherwise fastened.

Definition of Mattress

1. Noun. A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric. ¹

2. Noun. A form of retaining wall used to support foundations or an embankment ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mattress

1. a large pad filled with resilient material used on or as a bed [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Mattress

1. Origin: OF. Materas, F. Matelas, LL. Matratium; cf. Sp. & Pg. Almadraque, Pr. Almatrac; all from Ar. Ma A mass of interwoven brush, poles, etc, to protect a bank from being worn away by currents or waves. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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