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arbor¹ Definition

ar·bor (är′bər)

noun

  1. a place shaded by trees or shrubs or, esp., by vines on a latticework; bower
  2. Obsolete
    1. a garden or lawn
    2. 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

  1. a shaft; beam
  2. a spindle; axle
  3. 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.