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cot

/kɒt/ noun · British & US
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What does cot mean?

noun

A small bed for a baby, typically with a mattress and a frame, or a small enclosed space for a person to sleep in. A small, enclosed space for a person to sleep in, especially on a ship or in a tent.

Example

"The baby slept peacefully in her cot."

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