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arbor

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: arbor

1
n
a framework that supports climbing plants
2
n
any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
3
n
tree (as opposed to shrub)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: arbor
1

n a framework that supports climbing plants

“the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park”
Synonyms:
arbour, bower, pergola
Types:
grape arbor, grape arbour
an arbor where grapes are grown
Type of:
framework
a structure supporting or containing something
2

n any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

Synonyms:
mandrel, mandril, spindle
Type of:
rotating shaft, shaft
a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
3

n tree (as opposed to shrub)

Type of:
tree
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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