bedspring
Sleeper's hidden support
A bedspring is a coiled metal spring used in mattresses or bed frames to provide support and give.
The term usually appears in the plural, since beds contain many springs working together: The old bedspring creaked with every movement.
Bedsprings squeaking is a common euphemism for sexual activity.
Spiraling three-dimensional curve
- spiralCurve winding around center
- coilWound circular arrangement
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- loopCurve closing on itself
tension · torsion · winding · tempered · steel · wire · gauge · innerspring
Padded sleeping surface
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- pillowtopPadded mattress surface layer
restful · sleep · cozy · responsive · contouring · pressure relief · foam · hybrid
Capacity for elastic recovery
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- reboundReturn after deflection
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
jounce · responsiveness · give · soft · medium · firm · isolation · bouncy
Underlying support structure
- slatsThin flat strips
- frameSupporting outer structure
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- platformRaised flat structure
underpinning · reinforcement · stability · firmness · load-bearing · weight distribution · posture · orthopedic
helix
Spiraling three-dimensional curve
loop · tension · torsion · winding · tempered · steel · wire · gauge · innerspring · pocketed
mattress
Padded sleeping surface
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
pillowtop · restful · sleep · cozy · responsive · contouring · pressure relief · foam · hybrid · luxury
springiness
Capacity for elastic recovery
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- reboundReturn after deflection
flexibility · jounce · responsiveness · give · soft · medium · firm · isolation · bouncy · lively
foundation
Underlying support structure
platform · underpinning · reinforcement · stability · firmness · load-bearing · weight distribution · posture · orthopedic · lumbar
bedframe
Mattress-supporting structure
- headboardVertical bed frame panel
- footboardBed frame's lower edge
- bedsteadFurniture frame for sleeping
divan · daybed · trundle · bunkbed · crib · cot · futon · sleeper · foldaway · adjustable
- springsmainspring, hairspring, coil, coiled wire, torsion bar
- spiralsspiral, helix, logarithmic spiral, coil, whorl
bedspringpillow top
Padded mattress surface
cushioning · pillow · mattress topper · mattress foam · bedding