drop leaf

/ˈdrɑpˌlif/
adjective
  1. Describing a table that has a hinged leaf that can be raised to extend the surface or lowered to save space.
    • She prefers a drop-leaf desk because it fits in her tiny apartment.
    • We bought a drop-leaf table for the small kitchen.
    • The drop-leaf design makes it easy to store the table against the wall.
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