awning
awning
Definition
awn·ing (ôn′iŋ)
noun
a structure of canvas, metal, etc. extended before a window or door or over a patio, deck, etc. as a protection from the sun or rain
Etymology: < ? MFr auvans, (pl. of auvent, a sloping roof < OProv amban, parapet of a fortification) + -ing
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Synonyms
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Usage Examples
Converse of subject
- cover: Your house will look more beautiful if your windows are well decorated, while your balconies and terraces will be well covered by awnings.
Converse of object
- erect: Can anyone guide me to a dealer or site etc. where I can view a selection of erected caravan awnings?
- attach: Space for one attached single awning or one toilet tent is included in the pitch price.
- have: Apart from the new design of boiler, these engines had a slightly larger awning to that fitted to no.
Adjective modifier
- retractable: Patio area with table and chairs, retractable sun awning, stone built barbecue.
- striped: A striped awning is mounted at the entrance where flowering plants help to improve the austere academic severity of the school entrance.
- lightweight: Latest News, Discounts and Competitions Looking for a new lightweight compact awning which is easy to erect and store?
- compact: Discount Tent & Awning Shop Looking for a new tent or compact awning?
- white: Her logo was painted on a white awning above the shop, the word Chanel in black lettering.
- full: A listing of the manufacturers and dealers of awnings including porch, free-standing to full awnings.
Modifies a noun
- rail: Installation: Slides easily into the existing awning rail, easy to remove.
- manufacturer: Your awning manufacturer will then advise on the nearest size of awning appropriate for your measurement.
- fabric: Titanium and Ocean Blue pattern covers entire awning fabric, other patterns cover approximately 75 % of fabric.
- pole: Once you have had a rest arrange the awning poles on the ground in their correct places.
Noun used with modifier
- motorhome: Many years ago you could buy a motorhome awning specifically designed for rear fitting.
- caravan: These marquees can also be used for any outside event, caravan awnings or in the garden.
- patio: Making the most of your patio awning A patio sun awning is the perfect addition to a patio in sun.
- porch: Victor Hogg I bought a cheap plastic 3 tier shelf unit and secured it with strong string to the porch awning pole.
- canvas: Shade here is provided under a big canvas awning.
- sun: Making the most of your patio awning A patio sun awning is the perfect addition to a patio in sun.
