tent — tent1 tentless, adj. tentlike, adj. /tent/, n. 1. a portable shelter of skins, canvas, plastic, or the like, supported by one or more poles or a frame and often secured by ropes fastened to pegs in the ground. 2. something that resembles a tent.… … Universalium
structure — /struk cheuhr/, n., v., structured, structuring. n. 1. mode of building, construction, or organization; arrangement of parts, elements, or constituents: a pyramidal structure. 2. something built or constructed, as a building, bridge, or dam. 3. a … Universalium
tent — [tent] noun [C] a structure made of cloth and supported with poles and ropes. You sleep in it when you are camping … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
Tent — For the tetanus neurotoxin (TeNT), see Tetanospasmin. A modern two person, lightweight hiking dome tent; it is tied to rocks as there is nowhere to drive stakes on this rock shelf A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other… … Wikipedia
Tent city — The term tent city is used to describe a variety of temporary housing facilities made using tents. Informal tent cities may be set up without authorization by homeless people or protesters. As well, state governments or military organizations set … Wikipedia
tent — I [[t]tɛnt[/t]] n. 1) a portable shelter or temporary structure of fabric or skins supported by poles and usu. secured by stakes in the ground 2) something that resembles a tent 3) clo tent dress 4) to provide with or lodge in tents 5) to live in … From formal English to slang
Tent house — A Tent house (Telthus) or a regimental arsenal building was in use in Norway from the establishment of the regular army in 1628, and became common at the special exercise grounds.In the first years, on every Sunday after the sermon, the local… … Wikipedia
membrane structure — Structure with a thin, flexible surface (membrane) that carries loads primarily through tensile stresses. There are two main types: tent structures and pneumatic structures. The Denver International Airport (1995) features a terminal building… … Universalium
Eastern tent caterpillar — Adult … Wikipedia
Aboriginal Tent Embassy — The Aboriginal Tent Embassy is a controversial semi permanent assemblage claiming to represent the political rights of Australian Aborigines. It is made of a large group of activists, signs, and tents that reside on the lawn of Old Parliament… … Wikipedia
