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Meaning of the word canopy in English

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canopy

US /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
UK /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
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Noun

1.

an ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over a throne, bed, or walk, or in the open air

Example:
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The bed was adorned with a beautiful silk canopy.
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They set up a large canopy for the outdoor event.
Synonym:
awningtentcovershelterroof
2.

the uppermost branchy layer of a forest, formed by the crowns of the trees

Example:
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Monkeys live high up in the forest canopy.
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The dense canopy blocked most of the sunlight.
Synonym:
treetopforest roofcrown cover

Verb

1.

cover (an area) with a canopy

Example:
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The trees canopied the entire path, providing shade.
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The sky was canopied with dark clouds before the storm.
Synonym:
coversheltershaderoofoverhang
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