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Arbor

A kind of latticework formed of, or covered with, vines, branches of trees, or other plants, for shade; a bower.

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Broader term 4

Frame 76% connected

To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Framework 76% connected

The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shaft 76% connected

The slender, smooth stem of an arrow; hence, an arrow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tree 76% connected

Any perennial woody plant of considerable size (usually over twenty feet high) and growing with a single trunk.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Arborary 74% connected

Of or pertaining to trees; arboreal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Arborary 74% connected

Of or pertaining to trees; arboreal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Arboreal 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a tree, or to trees; of nature of trees.

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Arboreal 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a tree, or to trees; of nature of trees.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Arboreous 74% connected

Having the form, constitution, or habits, of a proper tree, in distinction from a shrub.

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Arboreous 74% connected

Having the form, constitution, or habits, of a proper tree, in distinction from a shrub.

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Arborical 74% connected

Relating to trees.

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Arborical 74% connected

Relating to trees.

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Arborous 74% connected

Formed by trees.

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Arborous 74% connected

Formed by trees.

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Containing whole 1

Drive 70% connected

To impel or urge onward by force in a direction away from one, or along before one; to push forward; to compel to move on; to communicate motion to;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Bower 92% connected

One who bows or bends.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mandrel 92% connected

A bar of metal inserted in the work to shape it, or to hold it, as in a lathe, during the process of manufacture; an arbor.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Spindle 92% connected

The long, round, slender rod or pin in spinning wheels by which the thread is twisted, and on which, when twisted, it is wound; also, the pin on whic…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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