CANOPY Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word canopy. (close relations)
canopies
Best Alternative Words for CANOPY
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awning | nounn | |||||||
noun • a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
overhead | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • located or originating from above noun • the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes • (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command • (computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location and timing • a transparency for use with an overhead projector • (nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship • a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head adverb • above your head; in the sky • above the head; over the head | ||||||||
roof | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building • protective covering on top of a motor vehicle • the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space • an upper limit on what is allowed verb • provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof | ||||||||
shade | nounn | |||||||
noun • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • a position of relative inferiority • a slight amount or degree of difference • a mental representation of some haunting experience • a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment) • a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view verb • cast a shadow over • represent the effect of shade or shadow on • protect from light, heat, or view • vary slightly • pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree | ||||||||
shelter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger • protective covering that provides protection from the weather • the condition of being protected • a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings • temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons verb • provide shelter for • invest (money) so that it is not taxable | ||||||||
sunshade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun • a handheld collapsible source of shade | ||||||||
tarpaulin | nounn | |||||||
noun • waterproofed canvas | ||||||||
tent | nounn | |||||||
noun • a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs) • a web that resembles a tent or carpet verb • live in or as if in a tent | ||||||||
umbrella | nounn | |||||||
noun • a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy • a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets • having the function of uniting a group of similar things adjective satellite • covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups |