tent
/tɛnt/
noun
- A portable shelter made of fabric or plastic, supported by poles and ropes, used for camping or outdoor events.
- He packed the tent, sleeping bag, and stove for the hiking trip.
- We pitched our tent near the lake for the weekend.
- The wedding reception was held under a large white tent.
- A piece of medical equipment that covers a patient or body part, often used for oxygen therapy or to protect a wound.
- The doctor used a wound tent to keep the bandage from sticking.
- The nurse placed an oxygen tent over the patient's bed.
- A steam tent can help relieve congestion from a cold.
verb
- To live or stay in a tent; to camp.
- They tented by the river for three nights.
- We plan to tent in the national park next summer.
- Many families tent at the beach during the holiday.
- To cover or form a tent-like shape over something.
- He tented his hands on the table as he leaned forward.
- She tented the blanket over her head to block the light.
- The chef tented the turkey with foil to keep it warm.