stool
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A simple seat without a back or armrests, usually resting on three or four legs.
Usage notes
Fall between two stools is a mostly British idiom for failing because you tried to do two things at once and satisfied neither.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He sat on a _____ at the kitchen counter."
Answer: stool
In your own words, what does "stool" mean?
A simple seat without a back or armrests, usually resting on three or four legs.
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