queensides

/ˈkwiːnˌsaɪdz/
noun
  1. The sides of a queen-sized bed (typically 60 inches wide and 80 inches long).
    • She placed a lamp on each of the queensides for balanced lighting.
    • The sheets were too small and didn't cover the queensides properly.
    • We bought new nightstands to match the queensides of our bed.
  2. The areas or positions on either side of a queen (the chess piece) on a chessboard.
    • He moved his pawn to protect the queensides from attack.
    • The rook was positioned on one of the queensides to support the queen.
    • In the opening, she developed her bishops toward the queensides.
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