A kind of table introduced in the 18th century, having a rectangular or oval top with dropleaves on each side, and sometimes having drawers.

(derogatory) Someone whose face is scarred or pockmarked.

plural of waiting staff

(military, transitive) To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers / (transitive) To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.