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noun
A glass covering, originally bell-shaped, for garden plants to prevent frost damage and promote early growth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: handlight, garden glass
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A bell-shaped, close-fitting women’s hat with a deep rounded crown and narrow rim.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: cloche hat
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A tableware cover, often resembling a bell.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An apparatus used in controlling certain aeroplanes, consisting principally of a steering column mounted with a universal joint at the base, which is bell-shaped and has attached to it the cables for controlling the wing-warping devices, elevator planes, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a woman's close-fitting hat that resembles a helmet
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: millinery, woman's hat
noun
a low transparent cover put over young plants to protect them from cold
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: protective covering, protective cover, protection
History
Borrowed from French cloche (“bell”), from Medieval Latin clocca (“bell”). Doublet of cloak and clock.
Across languages
22 source translations are retained for this English entry.
