TECTUM Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word tectum. (close relations)
Definition of TECTUM
Best Alternative Words for TECTUM
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| canopy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit • the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air • a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather verb • cover with a canopy | ||||||||
| cap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tight-fitting headdress • a top (as for a bottle) • a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive • something serving as a cover or protection • a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom • a protective covering that is part of a plant • an upper limit on what is allowed • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth • the upper part of a column that supports the entablature verb • lie at the top of • restrict the number or amount of | ||||||||
| covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| top | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
adjective • situated at the top or highest position noun • the upper part of anything • the highest or uppermost side of anything • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the greatest possible intensity • platform surrounding the head of a lower mast • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance verb • be superior or better than some standard • pass by, over, or under without making contact • be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point • be ahead of others; be the first • provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) • reach or ascend the top of • strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin • cut the top off • be the culminating event • finish up or conclude | ||||||||
