arbor¹ Definition
ar·bor (är′bər)
noun
- a place shaded by trees or shrubs or, esp., by vines on a latticework; bower
- Obsolete
- a garden or lawn
- an orchard
Etymology: ME erber < OFr erbier, herbier < LL herbarium, herbarium
arbor² Definition
ar·bor (är′bər)
noun pl. ar′·bo·res′-bə rēz′
Bot. a tree, in contrast to a shrub
Etymology: L, a tree, beam: see arduous
arbor³ Definition
ar·bor (är′bər)
noun
- a shaft; beam
- a spindle; axle
- a round bar that holds a cutting tool or an article being turned on a lathe
Etymology: Fr arbre, tree, axis < L arbor: see arbor
arbor Usage Examples
Converse of object
- thread: The threaded arbor has a 1/4 inch replaceable pilot drill.
- rise: Rose arbors of woven wood were built to allow the ladies to exercise and yet maintain their much-prized pale complexion.
- hold: For many years I have used a piece of wood with a notch in the end to hold the arbor onto the runner.
Adjective modifier
- large: The three different sizes of spool standard, large arbor or super arbor will fit on one size of housing.
- horizontal: The standard collets could be used when stub milling was undertaken - and the horizontal arbor was provided with hardened and ground spacers.
Modifies a noun
- reel: The last two points are much more significant on small arbor reels.
- diameter: The bearing surface had worn below the original arbor diameter.
- fly: The reels were Prestige and Prestige large arbor fly reels, costing in the UK between £ 65 and £ 99.
Noun used with modifier
- ann: The service discount car insurance uk yet michigan ann arbor.
- michigan: The service discount car insurance uk yet michigan ann arbor.
- garden: Arbors Ashley's Arbors features America's favorite line of vinyl garden arbors, trellises, address signs and mail posts.
- grape: The house faces south and there is an outdoor area to dine and grape arbor to the side.
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