to 'stack' side by side

English translation: nest

11:42 Dec 3, 2007

English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Furniture / Household Appliances / can things be \\\'stacked\\\' horizontally?

English term or phrase: to 'stack' side by side

I need a word that can be used about folding tables on castors. The tops can be tipped into a vertical position and the tables rolled aside to save space or for storage. They stand side by side and fit closely into each other, but they are not lifted up on top of each other, which is what I understand with both stacking and the Danish source word (stable, like German stapeln).

The tables fit into each other but are not locked together in this position, and my mind is a blank.

I need an expression that is better than 'line up' or 'folded away' if possible - can a 'stack' be horizontal?

I am not entirely happy about calling the tables stackable, as they are not intended to be put on top of reach other. It would be difficult and might damage them.

All help appreciated!

Christine Andersen KudoZ activity Questions: 241 (none open) (12 closed without grading) Answers: 1854 Denmark
Local time: 03:02

Selected answer:nest

Explanation:
The words "nest" and "nestle" came to mind.

Rectangular Flip-Top tables nest easily for compact storage. When. nested, the tables are staggered. There is no limit to the number of ...
www.knoll.com/products/downloads/2_prop_folding_fliptop_tm....

Showing 8 Product Groups: 134 items. CONTEMPORARY FLIP TOP TABLES ... tables feature a flip top that folds downwards and allows nesting for compact storage. ...
www.globalindustrial.com/gcs/product/categoryInfo.web?optio...

FLIP-TOP TABLES. Flip-top Tables provide flexible work space for a variety. of meeting room applications and nest together for. compact storage. ...
www.colecraftcf.com/media/Colecraft_Catalog.pdf

Do you know Jack? That is the Izzy Design, Jack nesting tables - training tables. Designed to be flexible and change as your training needs change. The beauty is that the top on the Jack flips up to a vertical position with a single activation lever located under the top for easy and quick storage or configuration for your meetings.
http://www.ergonomichome.com/ntataj.html

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That's "nest" in the sense of "fit neatly together". I've avoided "nestable tables", which I think is a computing term.

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Note added at 37 mins (2007-12-03 12:20:00 GMT)
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Tip Top tables Table tops fold 90º for space saving storage Available with ... can be nested for storage Supplied with table connects to ensure a smooth,. ...
www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Furniture,Commercial-furniture,Confere...

"tip-top" and "flip-top" are terms used for this kind of table.

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One more example (out of many!):

Akira is not only distinctive in its ease-of-use and flexibility, but also in its ability to be stored compactly or “nested.” Through one controlled hand motion, utilizing a dual-cam mechanism, Akira’s top flips, its legs rotate, and the table lifts to its nesting position.
www.steelcase.com/na/vecta_introduces_easy_to_use_f_News.as...

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I chose the "nesting tables" link because there is in fact a picture of them, not because I would specially recommend the use of the term "nesting tables" here (given the traditional use of "nesting tables" in a different sense).

My starting point, really, for this answer was: What do they actually say in the context of these flip-top/tip-top tables? The verb "nest" is clearly used quite a lot.

Perhaps phrases such as "they can be nested together" work better, and less controversially, in the context of chairs, where the chairs obviously fit into each other.

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You can find plenty of examples of "nested compactly together" and similar phrases:

When not in use, the seat folds up so multiple chairs can nest compactly together in
horizontal position, or be stacked vertically (up to four high) and stored
www.allsteeloffice.com/.../56CF3015-9C00-4473-AE21-2071AECC...

I understood from your question that you needed a verb, and have answered on that basis. Granted, possible confusion with "nest of tables" or "nesting tables" should be avoided.

Selected response from:

Dylan Edwards
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:02

Grading comment

Thanks, this was definitely it!
I can see from earlier texts and my TM that the client does do a really stackable range of tables, but these are different. I have avoided the 'nest of three' connotations I think :-) .
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED

4 +1

nest

Dylan Edwards

store

Naomi Portnoy

juxtapose

Tony M

(set of) folding tables on stand

Shera Lyn Parpia

Discussion entries: 2

Answers

13 mins confidence:

to \\\\\\\'stack\\\\\\\' side by side store

Explanation:
Store, would be an altnernative.

To store things = to put things away.

Naomi Portnoy
Local time: 03:02
Meets criteria
Works in field
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English

1 hr confidence:

juxtapose

Explanation:
Is really the word I think you need, although 'juxtaposable' is just frightful!

But I honestly can't think of anything better or more correct

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I am used to hearing things being 'stacked side by side', but that really presupposes that they are already in stacks, that just happen to be placed side by side.

NS OED confirms the 'piling up' idea.

Tony M
France
Local time: 03:02
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English
PRO pts in category: 8

1 hr confidence:

(set of) folding tables on stand

Explanation:
It would help to have a picture of the tables and the way they fit together.

see this link:
http://www.stacksandstacks.com/home-furnishings/tv-trays/
and this
http://www.bedbathstore.com/potvta.html

You can "stow" tables also - usually used for small spaces like planes or boats. Also "stowaway" tables exist but they usually have other folding mechanisms.

Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 03:02
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English
PRO pts in category: 4

28 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

nest

Dylan Edwards
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:02
Meets criteria
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English
PRO pts in category: 4

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agree

cmwilliams (X): as in this site "tops fold and tables nest for easy storage" - http://www.sico-europe.com/multiapp.php

7 mins

-> Thank you. Yes, lots of examples.

disagree

Tony M: No, because 'nest' does NOT mean 'fit side by side', but 'fit one inside the other' — as in 'nesting tables', a very specific type of furniture in EN.

20 mins

-> I don't blame you for being strict on this, Tony. There is a very well-established use of "nesting" in the sense you mention. For "fitting side by side", is there anything better?

neutral

Carol Gullidge: nesting tables fit under each other

29 mins

-> This is the traditional use, in the context of domestic furniture. In the context of office furniture, conference tables etc., you can find examples of "nest next to each other". Deplorable, maybe...

neutral

Noni Gilbert Riley: What a shame, because I do like the idea, but a nest of tables is indeed a long-established expression....

47 mins

-> I was concentrating primarily on the verb "to nest", in cases where the surrounding words make the meaning clear. Yes, there is a conflict with "nest of tables", so caution is need here!

agree

awilliams: "Nest" is an office furniture buzzword. IMHO the suggestion that it might be confused with "a nest of tables" is OTT, especially as "nest" is simply used to mean "fit snugly together". Your 1st ref has a great photo that fits the description pretty well.

2 hrs

-> Thank you. The asker's context, I see, is "household", but I think it's still applicable here.

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