noun
- Plural of charpoy; lightweight beds or cots with a wooden frame and woven rope or canvas seat, commonly used in South Asia.
Usage: From Hindi/Urdu चारपाई (chārpāī), literally 'four-legged'; Common in India, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries; Often portable and inexpensive
Examples
- The village clinic had several charpoys where patients could rest.
- During the summer, many families sleep on charpoys on their rooftops.
- The refugee camp was equipped with hundreds of charpoys for temporary shelter.
- She folded up the charpoys and stored them in the corner of the room.
- The charpoys were simple but sturdy, made from wood and rope.