tenting

/ˈtɛntɪŋ/
noun
  1. The activity of living or staying in a tent, usually for recreation or camping.
    • We went tenting in the mountains last summer.
    • The family spent the weekend tenting by the lake.
    • Tenting is a great way to experience nature up close.
  2. A temporary covering or structure that resembles a tent, often used for shelter or protection.
    • The medical team set up a tenting over the outdoor clinic.
    • They used a large canvas tenting to cover the construction materials.
    • The tenting of the garden party kept guests dry during the rain.
Synonyms
verb
  1. Present participle of tent; to live or stay in a tent.
    • We are tenting in the backyard tonight for fun.
    • She enjoys tenting under the stars whenever she can.
    • The scouts are tenting near the river this week.
  2. To cover or form something like a tent; to rise or swell into a tent-like shape.
    • His jacket was tenting around his shoulders in the wind.
    • The bandage was tenting over the wound to allow air circulation.
    • The fabric was tenting over the table to keep the food dry.
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