ALCOVES Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word alcoves. (close relations)
Definition of ALCOVES
alcove
Best Alternative Words for ALCOVES
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cavity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) • space that is surrounded by something • soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth • (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body | ||||||||
compartment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a space into which an area is subdivided • a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area | ||||||||
corner | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a place off to the side of an area • the point where two lines meet or intersect • an interior angle formed by two meeting walls • the intersection of two streets • the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect • a small concavity • a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade • a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible • a projecting part where two sides or edges meet • a remote area • (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone verb • gain control over • force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape • turn a corner | ||||||||
crevice | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long narrow depression in a surface • a long narrow cleft | ||||||||
cubbyhole | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small compartment • a small secluded room | ||||||||
hollow | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not solid; having a space or gap or cavity noun • a cavity or space in something • a small valley between mountains • a depression hollowed out of solid matter adjective satellite • as if echoing in a hollow space • devoid of significance or force • lacking in substance or character verb • remove the inner part or the core of • remove the interior of | ||||||||
niche | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a position particularly well suited to the person who or organization which occupies it • a small concavity • an enclosure that is set back or indented • (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species) | ||||||||
nook | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sheltered and secluded place • an interior angle formed by two meeting walls | ||||||||
recess | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of abeyance or suspended business • a small concavity • an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands) • an enclosure that is set back or indented • a pause from doing something (as work) verb • put into a recess • make a recess in • close at the end of a session | ||||||||
hiding place | nounn | |||||||
noun • a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself) | ||||||||
bay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf • the sound of a hound on the scent • small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors • a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital • a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose • a small recess opening off a larger room • a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color adjective satellite • (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color verb • utter in deep prolonged tones • bark with prolonged noises, of dogs |