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Definition
Bolster; a large or long pillow used for hugging while sleeping.
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How it's used
While standard pillows are for resting the head, the bolster is specifically designed to be hugged for comfort or to support the legs during sleep. It is common to see these in almost every household in Hong Kong, often referred to simply as a long pillow. The term is strictly for the object itself and does not carry the metaphorical meaning of hugging a person.
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I have to hug a bolster pillow every night to fall asleep.
Related words
Common phrases
hugging a bolster pillow
buy a bolster pillow
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a regular pillow, which is called 枕頭. Using 攬枕 to refer to a head pillow will sound confusing to native speakers.
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