Cot Definition

kŏt
cots
noun
cots
A narrow, collapsible bed, as one made of canvas or plastic sheeting on a frame that can be folded up.
Webster's New World
A baby's crib.
Webster's New World
A cottage; small house.
Webster's New World
A small shelter; cote.
Webster's New World
A covering or sheath, as for a hurt finger.
Webster's New World
abbreviation
Cotangent.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Cot

Noun

Singular:
cot
Plural:
cots

Origin of Cot

  • Hindi khāṭ from Sanskrit khaṭvā from Tamil kaṭṭu to bind, tie

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle English from Old English

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Hindi खाट (khāṭ)

    From Wiktionary

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