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Cot

kot

A lightweight bed or sleeping mat.

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Meaning & usage

A cot is a small, portable bed often used for infants or as a temporary sleeping arrangement. In Indian contexts, it may refer to a traditional woven bed called a 'charpoy,' which is made of a wooden frame and a network of ropes or fabric. Cots are commonly used in rural areas and are known for their simplicity and ease of use.

In a sentence

The baby slept soundly in the cot placed beside the window.

As seen in crosswords

Cot is a 3-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A lightweight bed or sleeping mat” (3)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #644

Category: Furniture

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