Explore further
Words connected by meaning
Their definitions overlap or refer to similar ideas. Use these to widen your search, then compare the exact meanings.
Back
noun · 78% connection
A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or co…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Balcony
noun · 78% connection
A platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually resting on brackets or consoles, and inclosed by a parapet; as, a balcony i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Baluster
noun · 78% connection
A small column or pilaster, used as a support to the rail of an open parapet, to guard the side of a staircase, or the front of a gall…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Balustrade
noun · 78% connection
A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the ea…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Banister
noun · 78% connection
A stringed musical instrument having a head and neck like the guitar, and its body like a tambourine. It has five strings, and is play…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Breastwork
noun · 78% connection
A defensive work of moderate height, hastily thrown up, of earth or other material.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Camber
noun · 78% connection
An upward convexity of a deck or other surface; as, she has a high camber (said of a vessel having an unusual convexity of deck).
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Cathetometer
noun · 78% connection
An instrument for the accurate measurement of small differences of height; esp. of the differences in the height of the upper surfaces…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Coach
noun · 78% connection
A large, closed, four-wheeled carriage, having doors in the sides, and generally a front and back seat inside, each for two persons, a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Companion
noun · 78% connection
One who accompanies or is in company with another for a longer or shorter period, either from choice or casually; one who is much in t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Eking
p. pr. & vb. n. · 78% connection
of Eke
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Eucalyptus
noun · 78% connection
A myrtaceous genus of trees, mostly Australian. Many of them grow to an immense height, one or two species exceeding the height even o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Frigate
noun · 78% connection
Originally, a vessel of the Mediterranean propelled by sails and by oars. The French, about 1650, transferred the name to larger vesse…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Frigate-built
adjective · 78% connection
Built like a frigate with a raised quarter-deck and forecastle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Gallery
adjective · 78% connection
A long and narrow corridor, or place for walking; a connecting passageway, as between one room and another; also, a long hole or passa…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Gangway
verb · 78% connection
A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Guard
noun · 78% connection
To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surpri…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
Gunwale
noun · 78% connection
The upper edge of a vessel's or boat's side; the uppermost wale of a ship (not including the bulwarks); or that piece of timber which…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: upper, rail, parapet, ordinary, height.
