Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
truckle-bed
Noun
/ˈtrʌk.əl.ˌbɛd/
Definition
A low bed that can be slid under another bed.
Examples
- During sleepovers, the children loved to pull out the truckle-bed from under the master bed.
- She opted for a truckle-bed in the guest room to accommodate more visitors.
Meaning
A truckle-bed is designed to save space by allowing the lower bed to be stored beneath a larger bed when not in use.
Synonyms
- Murphy bed
- Trundle bed
- Rollaway bed
