All 3 Uses
arbor
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The Soloist
(Edited)
- The patio is an oasis of trees and benches, a manicured lawn and bougainvillea cascading over a wooden arbor.
Chpt 2.15 *arbor = a framework that supports climbing plants; or a shady rest area made by such a framework or by trees and shrubs
- I ask Nathaniel as we stroll over to the arbor.
Chpt 2.15
- I call Stuart Robinson while Nathaniel sets up under the arbor and tell him it looks like something has died in the apartment.
Chpt 2.19
Definitions:
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(arbor as in: shaded arbor) a framework that supports climbing plants; or a shady rest area made by such a framework or by trees and shrubsThe framework of an arbor is generally thought of as a wood lattice made to support vines, but it can also be a natural framework such as trees.
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Less commonly arbor can be used as a proper noun to reference a location such as Ann Arbor, Michigan. As a common noun, it can also reference various types of rotating machine shafts.