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draw-top
draw-top n. 
/ˈdrɑˌtɑp/ the extendable table top of a draw-leaf table (draw-leaf table n.); chiefly as a modifier designating a table having such a top, as in draw-top table.
Brit. /ˈdrɔːtɒp/
, /ˈdrɔːtɒp/U.S. /ˈdrɔˌtɑp/
, /ˈdrɔˌtɑp//ˈdrɑˌtɑp/ΘΚΠ
society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > furniture and fittings > table > [noun] > extending table
drawing table1552
draw-table1593
telescope table1828
draw-top1904
draw-leaf table1917
1904 P. Macquoid Hist. Eng. Furnit. I. iii. 93 With the invention of the draw-top a revolution took place in tables... The top was in three pieces, the lower leaves drawing out and being supported by long armed brackets; the upper leaf dropped into its position, and so the table elongated to double its length.
1955 R. Fastnedge Eng. Furnit. Styles i. 20 The draw-top table..wherein a subsidiary and additional leaf might be drawn out at each end of the table top.
1992 Times 21 Oct. 4/3 (advt.) Oval draw top dining table in yew.
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