canopy

• Substantiv für eine obere Abdeckung, ein Schutz- oder Überdachungsgebilde oder eine Schicht, etwa das Blätterdach des Waldes oder eine zelt- bzw. dachartige Überdeckung.

A noun referring to an overhead covering, structure, or layer, such as the uppermost layer of branches in a forest or a decorative roof-like covering.

1. Overhead coveringB1formal

   A covering above a bed, throne, or entrance, often made of cloth or other material.

   Baldachin

   • The four-poster bed had a silk canopy.
   • A canopy was erected over the entrance to the hotel.
   • The throne was shaded by a golden canopy.

   Synonymeawningbaldachincoveringshadesheltertester

2. Forest canopyB2formalscientific

   The uppermost layer of branches and leaves in a forest, forming a roof-like covering.

   Kronendach des Waldes

   • Monkeys live in the forest canopy.
   • The canopy blocks most of the sunlight from reaching the ground.
   • Scientists study the biodiversity of the rainforest canopy.

3. Aircraft canopyB2formaltechnical

   The transparent enclosure over the cockpit of an aircraft.

   Cockpitkanzel

   • The pilot closed the canopy before takeoff.
   • The fighter jet's canopy is made of reinforced plastic.
   • He looked through the canopy at the clouds below.

• Obere Abdeckung oder Überdachung, z. B. ein Stoffdach, ein Vordach oder die natürliche Laubdecke, die von Baumkronen gebildet wird.

A noun referring to an overhead covering, such as a cloth, roof, or natural cover formed by tree branches.

1. Cover or shelterC1formal

   To cover or provide with a canopy, like a roof-like covering.

   Überdachen

   • The trees canopy the path, creating a cool tunnel.
   • The stage was canopied with a large velvet cloth.
   • The garden was canopied by a beautiful pergola.

   Synonymecoverenvelopoverhangoverspreadshadeshelterveil

   Antonymeexposeuncover