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can·o·py
 canopy
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- pronunciation:
- kae
n
pi
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
canopies |
| definition 1: |
a suspended covering, usu. of fabric held up on poles, as over a bed, dining area, ceremonial area, or walkway.
A beautiful lace canopy hung over her bed.The canopy is being set up for the wedding ceremony.- synonyms:
- covering
- similar words:
- awning, baldachin, canvas, cover, marquee, tarp, tarpaulin, tester
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| definition 2: |
any overarching, rooflike cover, such as the sky or stars or the spread of upper foliage in a forest.
We camped out under the canopy of stars.The canopy of the rain forest is the habitat of these birds.- similar words:
- cover, covering, envelope, roof, spread
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| definition 3: |
the cover over an airplane cockpit.
- similar words:
- cover, covering, enclosure
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| definition 4: |
the fabric that catches the air in a parachute.
- similar words:
- fabric, parachute
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
canopies, canopying, canopied |
| definition: |
to cover with or as if with a canopy.
A starry sky canopied the earth.- synonyms:
- cover
- similar words:
- envelop, shade, surround
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