dome

• Substantivo que designa uma cobertura arredondada, geralmente em forma de cúpula, que forma o teto de um edifício ou estrutura, muitas vezes com base circular. Também pode se referir a qualquer estrutura ou formação com essa forma abaulado.

A noun referring to a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base.

1. Architectural structureB1formal

   A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base.

   Cúpula

   • The cathedral's dome is visible from miles away.
   • The architect designed a glass dome for the conservatory.
   • The dome of the Capitol building is an iconic landmark.

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2. Natural formationB2formal

   A rounded natural feature or shape resembling a dome.

   Domo

   • The mountain's dome was covered in snow.
   • Geologists studied the granite dome formation.
   • The hill has a smooth, dome-like shape.

   Sinônimoscupola

3. Head (slang)B2informalamerican

   Slang term for a person's head.

   Cabeça (gíria)

   • He took a hit to the dome during the game.
   • She rubbed her bald dome thoughtfully.
   • Watch your dome on that low ceiling.

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