Definition of canopy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
natureTECH. the upper layer of foliage in a forestTECH.
- Birds nested in the forest canopy.
2.
architecturerooflike structure over an entrance or passageway
- Guests waited under the canopy at the hotel entrance.
3.
aviationTECH. the transparent cover of an aircraft cockpitTECH.
- The pilot closed the canopy before takeoff.
4.
shelterRare high cover providing shelter or decorationRare
- The wedding was held under a beautiful canopy.
5.
aerodynamicsTECH. the part of a parachute that fills with airTECH.
- The parachute's canopy opened smoothly.
Verb
1.
coveringtr. cover something with a canopy-like structuretr.
- The trees canopy the forest floor.
2.
adventureintr. Rare US zipline through the upper tree layer during outdoor adventuresintr. Rare US
- We canopied through the jungle on our trip.
Images of canopy
the upper layer of foliage in a forest 
rooflike structure over an entrance or passageway 
the transparent cover of an aircraft cockpit 
high cover providing shelter or decoration 
the part of a parachute that fills with air
Expressions with canopy
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bed with fabric covering supported by posts
She dreamed of having a canopy bed in her room.
proportion of ground shaded by leaves and branches above it
The forest's canopy cover decreased after the wildfire.
Origin of canopy
Greek, konopeion (mosquito net)
Terms with canopy included in their meaning
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aircraft descent
jump from a plane while using a safety canopy to slow fall
furniture
bed with four posts supporting a canopy
furniture
bed with a frame supporting a canopy at each corner
architecture
canopy over an entrance with signage
ecosystem
high elevation tropical forest with persistent cloud cover at canopy level
ecology
the layer of plants growing under a forest canopy
aviation
aircraft cockpit canopy hinged at the front and rear
agriculture
disperse insecticide into a forest canopy
figurative cover
covering like a canopy, sometimes meaning the sky
shopping areas
canopy sheltering pedestrians in shopping areas
appearance
pine known for its long needles and rounded canopy
insecticide
the dispersal of insecticide into a forest canopy
architecture
canopy over an entrance or terrace
religious or royal
ornamental canopy over an altar or throne
architecture
ornamented canopy supported by columns
nature
related to a forest canopy
wedding
canopy over a Jewish couple during marriage
architectural feature
architectural canopy over an altar
decoration
decorative canopy or hanging structure
horticulture
area under tree canopy where water drips
plant
type of large tree native to Australia, known for its expansive canopy
aviation
aerobatic maneuver with canopy pointing outward
parachute
strong cord connecting canopy to harness
protection
canopy made of fabric for sun protection
Examples of canopy in a sentence
Monkeys swung through the dense canopy. The canopy provided shade for the outdoor event. A decorative canopy adorned the garden path. The canopy provided a clear view of the sky. Maintenance checked the canopy for any cracks. The canopy protected us from the rain.
A colorful canopy shaded the market stalls. The canopy deployed just in time during the jump. He inspected the canopy for any tears before packing. The gazebo canopies the garden path. Awnings canopy the outdoor seating area. They canopied above the treetops with excitement. Tourists canopied across the rainforest for hours.
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- French:canopée, couvrir, ...
- German:Blätterdach, überdachen, ...
- Italian:chioma, coprire, ...
- Spanish:dosel, cubrir, ...
- Portuguese:dossel, cobrir, ...
- Chinese:树冠层, 覆盖, ...
- Japanese:キャノピー, 覆う, ...
- Arabic:ظِلّ الشَّجَر, ظَلَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֻפַּת הַיַּעַר, לְהַאֲפִיל עַל, ...
- Russian:лесной полог, покрывать, ...
- Ukrainian:намет, покривати, ...
- Hindi:वितान, छत्र से ढकना, ...
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