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Webster 1913 Edition
Awning
Awn′ing
(a̤n′ĭng)
, Noun.
[Origin uncertain: cf. F.
auvent
awing, or Pers. āwan
, āwang
, anything suspended, or LG. havening
a place sheltered from wind and weather, E. haven
.] 1.
A rooflike cover, usually of canvas, extended over or before any place as a shelter from the sun, rain, or wind.
2.
(Naut.)
That part of the poop deck which is continued forward beyond the bulkhead of the cabin.
Webster 1828 Edition
Awning
AWN'ING
, n.1.
A cover of canvas,usually a sail or tarpaulin, spread over a boat or ship's deck, to shelter from the sun's rays, the officers and crew, and preserve the decks.2.
That part of the poop deck which is continued forward beyond the bulk head of the cabin.Definition 2024
awning
awning
English
Awnings (roof-like covers) over windows on a building.
Noun
awning (plural awnings)
- A rooflike cover, usually of canvas, extended over or before any place as a shelter from the sun, rain, or wind.
- (nautical) That part of the poop deck which is continued forward beyond the bulkhead of the cabin.
Translations
a rooflike cover
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that part of the poop deck which is continued forward beyond the bulkhead of the cabin