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CANOPY Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word canopy. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word canopy. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For CANOPY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for canopy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
cover shelter cloth covering fabric material protection roof shade textile

Alternatives for AWNING

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