1. noun /tʃɛə(ɹ),tʃɛɹ/
a) An item of furniture used to sit on or in comprising a seat, legs, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. Compare stool, couch, sofa, settee, loveseat and bench.
All I need to weather a snowstorm is hot coffee, a warm fire, a good book and a comfortable chair.
b) Chairperson.
Under the rules of order adopted by the board, the chair may neither make nor second motions.
2. verb /tʃɛə(ɹ),tʃɛɹ/
a) To act as chairperson.
Bob will chair tomorrows meeting.
b) To carry someone in a seated position upon ones shoulders, especially in celebration or victory
The time you won your town the race
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