The meaning of Canopies

noun

A sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a shop window, doorway, or ship's deck.

Usage examples:

Maybe it's because stripes evoke memories of canvas deck chairs and awnings at fêtes.

noun

A piece of material supported by a frame and used to protect part of a building from the sun or rain

noun

A ceremonial canopy of stone, metal, or fabric over an altar, throne, or doorway.

Usage examples:

Icon screens came down and baroque marble altars with baldacchinos went up.

noun

A canopy beneath which jewish marriage ceremonies are performed.

Usage examples:

Standing under the marriage canopy, the chuppah, surrounded by the faces of my family and the commu…

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

Usage examples:

Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

noun

A thing used to protect, decorate, or conceal something else.

Usage examples:

A vinyl floor covering

adjective

(of shooting) carried out to protect an exposed person from an enemy.

Usage examples:

We retreated behind spurts of covering fire

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

Comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight.

Usage examples:

Sitting in the shade

verb

Screen from direct light.

Usage examples:

She shaded her eyes against the sun

noun

Darkness and cooler temperatures caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun

Usage examples:

[ u ] the truck was parked in the shade., [ c ] the lamps had matching shades., he painted the room…

noun

A parasol, awning, or other device giving protection from the sun.

Usage examples:

Materials are excellent, ply and cedar cladding, with mahogany sunshades protecting south openings.

noun

An object similar to an umbrella that you carry to protect yourself from light from the sun

noun

A larger folding frame of this type that you put into the ground to form an area that is sheltered from the light of the sun

noun

A person who tests something, especially a new product.

Usage examples:

All products are tested blindly, so testers are not influenced by designer names and fancy packaging.

noun

A canopy over a four-poster bed.

Usage examples:

She tossed her bag onto a lovely old four-poster bed complete with tester.

noun

Someone who tests something, esp. a new product

Usage examples:

Our 11-year-old tester pronounced the gadget "very cool.", a battery tester

noun

A large awning used in ancient rome to shelter an amphitheatre from the weather.

Usage examples:

Canvas was chosen for its practicality and economy, also in respect for tradition, for it has been …