dormant

Definitions of dormant
  1. noun
    a structure supporting or containing something
    synonyms: cadre, chambranle
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    charmille, pergola, tonnelle
    a framework that supports climbing plants
    cadre
    the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
    tampon
    an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
    grille
    a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
    grille
    a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
    treillage
    framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
    bâti, socle, support
    framework used for support or display
    râtelier
    framework for holding objects
    chevalet de sciage
    a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
    train d'atterrissage
    framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
    bébé-trotte, promeneur
    an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
    promeneur
    a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk
    fenêtre
    a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
    cadre
    the framework that supports a window
    râtelier à bicyclettes
    a rack for parking bicycles
    porte-bagages
    a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like
    égouttoir
    a rack for holding dishes as dishwater drains off of them
    devanture, vitrine, étalage
    a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store
    faîtière, lucarne
    a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
    train d'atterrissage
    an undercarriage that supports the weight of the plane when it is on the ground
    mat
    mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
    imposte, tabatière
    a window in a roof to admit daylight
    treillage, treillis
    latticework used to support climbing plants
    type of:
    structure portante
    a structure that serves to support something
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