reupholstering

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English

Etymology

Since the 19th century as a gerund. By surface analysis, re- +‎ upholster +‎ -ing. More at upholstering § Etymology.

Verb

reupholstering

  1. present participle and gerund of reupholster

Noun

reupholstering (countable and uncountable, plural reupholsterings)

  1. The act or process, or an instance, of upholstering again (that is, redoing some upholstery), usually to restore a chair or automotive seat that is worn out.
    • 1937, Woman's Home Companion, volume 64, page 105:
      These are strongly built and will survive any number of reupholsterings.
    • 1978, Edward Stanek, Antiques and Art: Care and Restoration, Wallace-Homestead Book Company, →ISBN, page 160:
      After several reupholsterings, the wood may no longer function to hold the upholstery in place and must be reinforced.