tent

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tent

A family sets up their tent at a campsite.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A portable shelter: A structure, typically made of fabric or similar material supported by poles and ropes, used for camping or temporary accommodation outdoors.
    • A web resembling a shelter: Something that has the shape or appearance of such a shelter, like a spider's web or a canopy.

  2. Verb:

    • To live in a tent: To set up and reside in a tent, often for camping.
    • To cover or provide with a tent: To place a tent-like covering over something.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • We slept in a small tent during the hiking trip.
    • The medical team set up an emergency tent after the earthquake.
    • A tent of cobwebs hung in the corner of the old barn.

  • Verb:

    • They decided to tent in the national park for a week.
    • The circus will tent on the outskirts of the city for the weekend.
Advanced Usage

  • "To pitch a tent": To erect or set up a tent.

    • It took us an hour to pitch the tent in the windy conditions.

  • "To strike a tent": To take down or dismantle a tent.

    • We must strike the tent early to reach the next campsite by noon.
Variants and Related Words

  • Tented (adj): Covered with or sheltered by a tent or tents.

    • The wedding reception was held in a tented pavilion.

  • Tenting (n): The activity of living in a tent; camping.

    • Tenting is a popular summer activity for families.
Synonyms
  • Shelter: A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
  • Canopy: An overhead roof-like covering, often of fabric.
  • Marquee: A large tent used for social or commercial events.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Tent" is not commonly used to form phrasal verbs. The actions are typically expressed with verbs like "pitch," "strike," or "set up.")

Related Idioms
  • "To tent one's fingers": To bring the fingertips of both hands together, forming a tent-like shape, often indicating thoughtfulness or authority.
    • The manager tented his fingers as he considered the proposal.
tent

A family sets up their tent at a campsite.

Noun
  1. a web that resembles a tent or carpet
  2. a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
    • he pitched his tent near the creek
Verb
  1. live in or as if in a tent
    • Can we go camping again this summer?
    • The circus tented near the town
    • The houseguests had to camp in the living room

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