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arbor

noun

1 arbor

Tree (as opposed to shrub).

Roget 215: support, ground, foundation, base, basis; terra firma; bearing, fulcrum, bait [U.S.], caudex crib; point d'appui [Fr.], pou sto [Gr.], purchase footing, hold, ... show more

2 arbor

Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts.

synonyms: mandrel, mandril, spindle.

Roget 312: rotation, revolution, spinning, gyration, turning about an axis, turning aound an axis, circulation, roll; circumrotation, circumvolution, circumgyration; volutation, circination, turbination, ... show more

Dutch: spil
Polish: wrzeciono

3 arbor

A framework that supports climbing plants:
— The arbor provided a shady resting place in the park.

synonyms: arbour, bower, pergola.

Roget 191: receptacle; inclosure etc. 232; recipient, receiver, reservatory.    compartment; cell, cellule; follicle; hole, corner, niche, ... show more

Roget 189: abode, dwelling, lodging, domicile, residence, apartment, place, digs, pad, address, habitation, where one's lot is cast, local habitation, berth, ... show more

Roget 840: amusement, entertainment, recreation, fun, game, fun and games; diversion, divertissement; reaction, solace; pastime, passetemps [Fr.], sport; ... show more

Dutch: pergola, prieel
Polish: pergola


Moby thesaurus: alcove, axis, axle, axle bar, axle shaft, axle spindle, axle-tree, belvedere, bower, casino, conservatory, distaff, fulcrum, gazebo, gimbal, glasshouse, greenhouse, gudgeon, hinge, hingle ... show more.

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