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Tent

Tehnt

/ˈtɛnt/

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tent

Dictionary meaning

A portable shelter usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs.

Examples

  • The tent was pitched near the creek.

Synonyms: collapsible shelter

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