box spring — box′ spring n. fur an upholstered bedspring composed of a number of helical springs, each in a cylindrical cloth pocket • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang
box spring — ☆ box spring n. a bedspring consisting of a boxlike, cloth enclosed frame containing rows of coil springs fastened together and to the frame … English World dictionary
Box-spring — This article is about the frame used to support a mattress. For the spring in Yellowstone Park, see Box Spring. A box spring is a type of bed base typically consisting of a sturdy wooden frame covered in cloth, and containing springs. Usually the … Wikipedia
box spring — noun a coiled bedspring in a frame that is covered with cloth • Hypernyms: ↑bedspring * * * noun : a bedspring that consists of spiral springs attached to a foundation and enclosed in a cloth covered frame * * * an upholstered bedspring composed… … Useful english dictionary
box-spring — noun Any of a set of spiral springs set into a box spring … Wiktionary
box spring — noun A box shaped frame into which is a set of spiral springs, upon which rests a bed mattress … Wiktionary
box spring — noun Date: 1865 a bedspring that consists of spiral springs attached to a foundation and enclosed in a cloth covered frame … New Collegiate Dictionary
box spring — an upholstered bedspring composed of a number of helical springs, each in a cylindrical cloth pocket. [1890 95] * * * … Universalium
box spring — set of bedsprings in a cloth covered frame (usually placed beneath a mattress for extra support) … English contemporary dictionary
box spring — noun each of a set of vertical springs housed in a frame in a mattress … English new terms dictionary
