#artifact__artefact a man-made object taken as a whole exclusion: natural_object supertype: created_thing (pm) physical_object whole_thing subtype: article.artifact one of a class of artifacts; "an article of clothing" subtype: article_of_commerce an article that is offered for sale subtype: tinware articles of commerce made of tin plate subtype: breakable an article that is fragile and easily broken; "pack the breakables separately" subtype: ware articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: silverware; software subtype: article_of_commerce an article that is offered for sale subtype: tableware articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware) subtype: chopstick__chopsticks oriental tableware consisting of a pair of sticks used to eat food with subtype: crockery__dishware tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively subtype: chinaware__china dishware made of china subtype: willowware__willow-pattern chinaware decorated with a blue Chinese design on a white background depicting a willow tree and often a river subtype: cup a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer"; "the handle of the cup was missing" subtype: beaker a cup (usually without a handle) subtype: chalice__goblet a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup subtype: grail__Holy_Grail__Sangraal (legend) chalice used by Christ at the last supper subtype: coffee_cup a cup from which coffee is drunk subtype: demitasse small coffee cup; for serving black coffee subtype: Dixie_cup__paper_cup__papercup__drinking_cup a paper cup for holding drinks subtype: grace_cup__gracecup cup to be passed around for the final toast after a meal subtype: kylix__cylix a shallow drinking cup with two handles; used in ancient Greece subtype: measuring_cup__measuringcup graduated cup used for measuring ingredients subtype: mustache_cup__moustache_cup__moustachecup a drinking cup with a bar inside the rim to keep a man's mustache out of the drink subtype: scyphus__scyphu an ancient Greek drinking cup; two handles and footed base subtype: teacup a cup from which tea is drunk subtype: dish.crockery a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food; "we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present" subtype: bowl a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods subtype: cereal_bowl a bowl for holding breakfast cereal subtype: finger_bowl small bowl for rinsing the fingers at table subtype: mixing_bowl bowl used with an electric mixer subtype: porringer a shallow metal bowl (usually with a handle) from which children eat subtype: punch_bowl__punchbowl a large bowl for serving beverages; usually with a ladle subtype: salad_bowl__saladbowl a large bowl for mixing and serving a salad subtype: slop_basin__slop_bowl (British) a bowl into which the dregs of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at table subtype: soup_bowl a bowl for serving soup subtype: butter_dish a small dish (often with a cover) for holding butter at the table subtype: casserole large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served subtype: coquille a dish in the form of a scallop shell subtype: gravy_boat__gravyboat__sauceboat__boat a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce subtype: Petri_dish a shallow dish used to culture bacteria subtype: plate.dish dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten subtype: dessert_plate__dessertplate a small plate on which dessert can be served subtype: dinner_plate a plate from which a diner eats during the main course of a meal subtype: salad_plate__saladplate__salad_bowl__saladbowl a plate or bowl for individual servings of salad subtype: soup_plate a deep plate with a wide rim subtype: steel_plate__steelplate a plate of steel subtype: platter a large shallow dish used for serving food subtype: ramekin__ramequin a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions subtype: saucer a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table subtype: serving_dish__servingdish a dish used for serving food subtype: tureen large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews subtype: sugar_bowl__sugarbowl a dish in which sugar is served subtype: watch_glass laboratory glassware; a shallow glass dish used as an evaporating surface or to cover a beaker subtype: eggcup__egg_cup__eggcup dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg subtype: ovenware heat-resistant dishware in which food can be cooked as well as served subtype: cutlery tableware implements for cutting and eating food subtype: fork cutlery used for serving and eating food subtype: carving_fork__carvingfork a large fork used in carving cooked meat subtype: salad_fork__saladfork a fork intended for eating salads subtype: tablefork a fork for eating at a dining table subtype: toasting_fork long-handled fork for cooking or toasting frankfurters or bread etc. (especially over an open fire) subtype: spoon a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food subtype: dessert_spoon__dessertspoon a spoon larger than a teaspoon and smaller than a tablespoon subtype: runcible_spoon a fork-like spoon with a cutting edge; coined by Edward Lear subtype: soupspoon__soup_spoon a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup subtype: sugar_spoon__sugarspoon__sugar_shell__sugarshell a spoon for serving sugar; often made in the shape of a seashell subtype: tablespoon a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving subtype: tea_maker__teamaker a covered spoon with perforations subtype: teaspoon a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram subtype: iced-tea_spoon a teaspoon with a long handle subtype: wooden_spoon a spoon made of wood subtype: table_knife__tableknife a knife used for eating at dining table subtype: butter_knife a small knife with a dull blade; for cutting or spreading butter subtype: case_knife a metal blade with a handle; used as cutlery subtype: fish_knife a small table knife with a spatula blade used for eating fish subtype: steak_knife__steakknife a sharp table knife used in eating steak subtype: dinnerware the tableware (plates and platters and serving bowls etc.) used in serving a meal subtype: glassware__glasswork an article of tableware made of glass subtype: crystal.glassware glassware made of quartz subtype: cut_glass__cutglas glass decorated by cutting or grinding facets subtype: glass.glassware__glas glassware collectively; "She collected old glass" subtype: Venetian_glass fine glassware made near Venice subtype: gold_plate.tableware__goldplate tableware that is plated with gold subtype: table_service__tableservice__service tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table subtype: dinner_service__dinner_set a service for serving dinner subtype: place_setting__placesetting__setting a table service for one person; "a place setting of sterling flatware" subtype: silver_plate.tableware__silverplate tableware that is plated with silver subtype: silverware tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel subtype: flatware__silver silverware eating utensils subtype: hollowware__holloware silverware serving dishes subtype: tea_service__teaservice__tea_set__teaset a set of china or silverware for serving tea subtype: woodenware ware for domestic use made of wood subtype: wooden_spoon a spoon made of wood subtype: Americana any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America subtype: anachronism an artifact that belongs to another time subtype: antiquity an artifact surviving from the past subtype: antique any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity subtype: relic antiquity that as survived from the distant past subtype: archeological_remains__archeologicalremain a relic that has been excavated from the soil subtype: Roman_building a building constructed by the ancient Romans subtype: basilica a Roman building used for public administration subtype: stela__stele an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings subtype: block a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks" subtype: anvil a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering subtype: briquette__briquet a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel subtype: cake.block__bar a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); "a bar of chocolate" subtype: chock__wedge a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object subtype: sprag a chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline subtype: chopping_block a steady wooden block on which food can be cut or diced or wood can be split subtype: crosshead metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth subtype: square_block__cube a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube subtype: dice__die small cubes with 1 to 6 spots on the faces; used to generate random numbers subtype: five-spot a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips subtype: four-spot a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips subtype: six-spot__sixspot a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips subtype: ice_cube__icecube a small cube of artificial ice; used for cooling drinks subtype: domino a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots subtype: five-spot a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips subtype: four-spot a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips subtype: six-spot__sixspot a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips subtype: ingot__metal_bar__metalbar__block_of_metal a block of metal that is cast in a particular shape for convenient handling subtype: bullion gold or silver in bars or ingots subtype: pig.ingot a crude block of metal (lead or iron) poured from a smelting furnace subtype: nog a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it subtype: nut.block a small square or hexagonal metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt subtype: hex_nut__hexnut a nut with a hexagonal shape subtype: locknut__safetynut supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening subtype: square_nut nut with a square shape subtype: stuffing_nut__packing_nut__packingnut a nut used to tighten a stuffing box subtype: wing_nut__wing_screw__thumbnut nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning subtype: inking_pad__pad__stamp_pad__stamppad a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp subtype: slab block consisting of a thick piece of something subtype: butcher_board__butcherboard__butcher_block__butcherblock a thick wooden slab formed by bonding together thick laminated strips of unpainted hardwood subtype: tablet a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription subtype: abacus.tablet a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave subtype: slate (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate subtype: tile a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces subtype: tessera a small square tile of stone or glass used in making mosaics subtype: tessella a small tessera subtype: starting_block block providing bracing for a runner's feet at start of a race subtype: swage_block__swageblock an iron block cut with holes and grooves to assist in cold working metal subtype: type.block a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper; "he dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up" subtype: quad__space (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words subtype: commodity__trade_goods__tradegood__goods__good articles of commerce subtype: basic__staple (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant subtype: consumer_goods goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption subtype: article_of_clothing__clothing__clothes__clothe__apparel__wearing_apparel__wearingapparel__wear covering designed to be worn on a person's body subtype: accoutrement__accessory__accouterment clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing subtype: belt a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist) subtype: baldric__baldrick a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip subtype: cartridge_belt__cartridgebelt a broad belt with loops or pockets for holding ammunition subtype: bandoleer__bandolier a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers subtype: money_belt__moneybelt belt with a concealed section for holding money subtype: safety_belt__life_belt__safety_harness belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt subtype: seat_belt a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident subtype: Sam_Browne_belt__sambrownebelt leather belt supported by a strap over the right shoulder subtype: trappings__trapping__furnishings accessory wearing apparel subtype: finery__array__raiment especially fine or decorative clothing subtype: war_paint__warpaint (informal) full ceremonial regalia subtype: attire__garb__dress__dres clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion subtype: costume the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball; "he won the prize for best costume" subtype: fancy_dress__masquerade__masquerade_costume a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party subtype: characteristic_costume__costume the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class; "he wore his national costume" subtype: academic_costume a costume worn on formal occasions by the faculty or students of a university or college subtype: rigout a person's costume (especially if bizarre); "What a queer rigout!" subtype: uncharacteristic_costume__costume unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place; "in spite of the heat he insisted on his woolen costume" subtype: costume.attire the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments) subtype: disguise.attire any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity subtype: fancy_dress__masquerade__masquerade_costume a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party subtype: hairpiece__false_hair__falsehair__postiche a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment subtype: afro-wig a wig that gives the appearance of an afro hairdo subtype: switch.hairpiece hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure subtype: toupee__toupe a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness subtype: wig hairpiece covering the head and made of human or synthetic hair subtype: grizzle a grey wig subtype: periwig__peruke wig for men fashionable in 17th-18th centuries subtype: mask.covering a covering to disguise or conceal the face subtype: half_mask__domino__eye_mask__eyemask a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes subtype: false_face__falseface a mask worn as part of a masquerade costume subtype: ecclesiastical_attire__ecclesiastical_robe attire that is appropriate to wear in a church subtype: formalwear__eveningwear__eveningdres__eveningclothe attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening subtype: balldress__balldres (in England) a suit or dress for formal occasions subtype: dinner_dress__dinner_gown__evening_gown__eveninggown__tea_gown__teagown a formal gown for evening wear subtype: dinner_jacket__tux__tuxedo__black_tie__blacktie semiformal evening dress for men subtype: dress_suit__dresssuit__full_dress__tailcoat__tail_coat__tails__white_tie__whitetie__white_tie_and_tails formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men subtype: habit a distinctive attire (as the costume of a religious order) subtype: monastic_habit habit worn by monks in a monastery subtype: riding_habit habit for riding horses subtype: morning_dress.attire__morningdres formal attire for men during the daytime subtype: getup__outfit__rig a set of clothing (with accessories) subtype: bib-and-tucker__bibandtucker (informal) an attractive outfit; "she wore her best bib-and-tucker" subtype: ensemble.getup a coordinated outfit (set of clothing) subtype: sailor_suit a boy's ensemble; copied from a sailor's uniform subtype: playsuit a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse subtype: trousseau the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens subtype: Sunday_best (colloquial) the best attire you have which is worn to church on Sunday subtype: beachwear clothing to be worn at a beach subtype: black_clothing__blackclothing black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning); "the widow wore black" subtype: blue_clothing blue clothing; "she was wearing blue" subtype: suspender__brace__gallus elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural) subtype: change.article_of_clothing a different or fresh set of clothes; "she brought a change in her overnight bag" subtype: civilian_clothing__civilian_dress__civilian_garb__plain_clothes__plainclothe ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc. subtype: civies__civvies__civvie civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform subtype: mufti civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform subtype: footwear clothing worn on a person's feet subtype: hosiery__hose socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear as hosiery) subtype: sock hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee subtype: anklets__anklet__anklet__bobbysock__bobbysocks a sock that reaches just above the ankle subtype: argyle__argyles__argyle a sock knitted or woven with a diamond-shaped pattern subtype: athletic_sock__sweat_sock__sweatsock__varsity_sock__varsitysock a sock worn for athletic events subtype: tabi__tabis__tabi a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese subtype: stocking.hosiery close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural) subtype: boothose protective stockings worn with or in place of boots subtype: Christmas_stocking a stocking that is filled with small Christmas presents subtype: nylons__nylon_stocking__nylonstocking__rayons__rayon_stocking__rayonstocking__silk_stocking women's stockings made from a sheer material (nylon or rayon or silk) subtype: support_hose__supporthose__support_stocking__supportstocking elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins) subtype: tights__leotards skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls subtype: maillot tights for dancers or gymnasts subtype: pantyhose a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings subtype: garment an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk" subtype: breechcloth__breechclout__loincloth__G-string a garment that provides covering for the loins subtype: dhoti a long loincloth worn by Hindu men subtype: camlet.garment a garment made of camlet fabric subtype: nappy__diaper__napkin garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement subtype: dress__dres a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice subtype: kaftan__caftan a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East subtype: chemise__sack__shift a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist subtype: coatdress__coatdres a dress that is tailored like a coat and buttons up the front subtype: cocktail_dress__sheath a dress suitable for formal occasions subtype: dirndl a dress with a tight bodice and full skirt subtype: gown long, usually formal, woman's dress subtype: ball_gown the most formal gown; worn to a ball subtype: bridal_gown__wedding_gown__weddinggown__wedding_dress__weddingdres a gown worn by the bride at a wedding subtype: dinner_dress__dinner_gown__evening_gown__eveninggown__tea_gown__teagown a formal gown for evening wear subtype: mantua loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries subtype: pinafore__jumper__pinny a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing subtype: kirtle a long dress worn by women subtype: morning_dress__morningdres a woman's informal dress for housework subtype: Mother_Hubbard__muumuu a woman's loose unbelted dress subtype: polonaise a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt subtype: sari__saree a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body subtype: shirtdress a dress that is tailored like a shirt and has buttons all the way down the front subtype: fur.garment a garment made of fur subtype: surgical_gown__gown__scrubs protective garment worn by surgeons during operations subtype: hand-me-down outgrown garment passed down from one person to another subtype: head_covering__veil a garment that covers the head and face subtype: chador__chadar__chaddar__chuddar a cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women subtype: yashmak__yashmac the face veil worn by Muslim women subtype: hose__tights man's garment of the 16th and 17th centuries; worn with a doublet subtype: ironing.garment garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed; "there was a basketful of ironing to do" subtype: flatwork__flat_wash ironing that can be done mechanically subtype: jumpsuit__jump_suit one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform subtype: kanzu (Swahili) a long garment (usually white) with long sleeves; worn by men in E Africa subtype: washing__laundry__wash__washables__washable garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering subtype: legging__legin__leg_covering__legcovering a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle) subtype: chap (usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs subtype: gaiter legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle subtype: puttee__puttees__puttee a strip of cloth wound around the leg to form legging; used by soldiers in World War I subtype: spats__spat__spat__gaiter a cloth covering (a legging) that provides covering for the instep and ankles subtype: leotard__unitard a tight-fitting garment that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance subtype: mending garments that must be repaired subtype: motley.garment a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume) subtype: neckwear articles of clothing worn about the neck subtype: cravat neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front subtype: ascot a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin subtype: neckcloth__stock an ornamental white cravat subtype: necktie__tie neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie" subtype: bolo_tie__bolo__bola_tie__bola a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie subtype: bow_tie__bowtie a man's tie; ties in a bow subtype: black_tie__blacktie a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket subtype: white_tie__whitetie bow tie worn as part of a man's formal evening dress subtype: four-in-hand a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other subtype: old_school_tie necktie indicating the school the wearer attended subtype: string_tie a very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow subtype: Windsor_tie a wide necktie worn in a loose bow subtype: overgarment__outer_garment__outergarment a garment worn over other garments subtype: aba.overgarment a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by Arabs subtype: cloak a loose outer garment subtype: burnous__burnou__burnoose__burnouse a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors subtype: caftan__kaftan a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant subtype: cape__mantle a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter subtype: chlamys__chlamy a short mantle or cape fastened at the shoulder; worn by men in ancient Greece subtype: mantelet__mantilla short cape worn by women subtype: pelisse a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur subtype: tippet a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten subtype: hooded_cloak__capote a long hooded cloak subtype: capuchin a hooded cloak for women subtype: dolman a woman's cloak with dolman sleeves subtype: domino.cloak a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume subtype: jellaba a loose cloak with a hood; worn in the Middle East and northern Africa subtype: opera_cloak__operacloak__opera_hood__operahood a large cloak worn over evening clothes subtype: pallium cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome subtype: poncho a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head subtype: shawl cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders subtype: prayer_shawl__tallith__tallis (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer subtype: serape__sarape a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men subtype: toga a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome subtype: toga_virilis (ancient Rome) a toga worn by a youth as a symbol of manhood and citizenship subtype: tunic any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees subtype: chiton a woolen tunic worn by men and women in ancient Greece subtype: gymslip (British) a sleeveless tunic worn by English girls as part of a school uniform subtype: kirtle.tunic a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages subtype: surcoat a tunic worn over a knight's armor subtype: tabard a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald subtype: wrap__wrapper cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person subtype: coat an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors subtype: box_coat__boxcoat a short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders subtype: coatee a short close-fitting coat subtype: cutaway a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees subtype: duffel_coat__duffle_coat a warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles subtype: frock_coat__frockcoat a man's coat having knee-length skirts front and back; worn in the 19th century subtype: Prince_Albert a man's double-breasted frock coat subtype: fur_coat__furcoat a coat made of fur subtype: mink_coat fur coat made from the soft lustrous fur of minks subtype: sable_coat__sablecoat a fur coat made of sable furs subtype: greatcoat__overcoat__surcoat a heavy coat subtype: capote__hooded_coat a long hooded overcoat subtype: chesterfield a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar subtype: ulster loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted subtype: jacket a short coat subtype: banyan__banian a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India subtype: bed_jacket__bedjacket a lightweight jacket worn over bedclothes (as when sitting in bed) subtype: blazer__sport_jacket__sportjacket__sportcoat__sportsjacket__sports_coat lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school subtype: bolero.jacket a short jacket; worn mostly by women subtype: bomber_jacket a jacket gathered into a band at the waist subtype: bush_jacket a loose fitting jacket; resembles a shirt with four patch pockets and a belt subtype: dolman_jacket__dolman a hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders subtype: donkey_jacket a short thick jacket; often worn by workmen subtype: double-breasted_jacket a jacket having overlapping fronts that give a double thickness of cloth subtype: doublet a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance subtype: dressing_sack__dressing_sacque a woman's loose jacket; worn while dressing subtype: Eton_jacket a jacket hanging to the waist and cut square at the bottom subtype: hug-me-tight a woman's fitted jacket subtype: jerkin a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times subtype: jumper a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen subtype: lounging_jacket__smoking_jacket__smokingjacket a man's soft jacket usually with a tie belt; worn at home subtype: Mao_jacket a light weight jacket with a high collar; worn by Mao Zedong and the Chinese people during his regime subtype: mess_jacket__monkey_jacket__shell_jacket__shelljacket waist-length jacket tapering to a point at the back; worn by officers in the mess for formal dinners subtype: Norfolk_jacket loose-fitting single-breasted jacket subtype: parka__windbreaker__anorak a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term) subtype: cagoule lightweight parka; waterproof subtype: ski_parka__skiparka__ski_jacket__skijacket a parka to be worn while skiing subtype: pea_jacket__peajacket__peacoat a sailor's heavy woolen double-breasted jacket subtype: sacque__sack a woman's full loose hiplength jacket subtype: single-breasted_jacket a jacket having fronts that overlap only enough for fastenings subtype: swallow-tailed_coat__swallowtail__morningcoat a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back subtype: lab_coat__labcoat__laboratory_coat a light coat worn to protect clothing from substances used while working in a laboratory subtype: Mackinaw_coat__mackinaw a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material subtype: newmarket a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th century subtype: raincoat__waterproof a water-resistant coat subtype: Burberry a light gabardine raincoat of the type made by Burberry's of London subtype: mac__macintosh__mackintosh__mack (British) a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric subtype: oilskin__slicker a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof subtype: trench_coat a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets subtype: sack_coat man's hiplength coat with a straight back; the jacket of a suit subtype: sheepskin_coat__sheepskincoat__afghan a coat made of sheepskin subtype: topper a woman's short coat subtype: snowsuit a child's overgarment for cold weather subtype: peplos__peplus__peplum a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist subtype: raglan a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves subtype: reversible a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing) subtype: robe any loose flowing garment subtype: bathrobe a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim subtype: dressing_gown__robe-de-chambre__lounging_robe a robe worn before dressing or while lounging subtype: negligee__neglige__peignoir__wrapper__housecoat a loose dressing gown for women subtype: brunch_coat a woman's short housecoat or wrapper subtype: camisole a short negligee subtype: kimono a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese subtype: rompers__romper__romper_suit a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower part is shaped like bloomers subtype: sackcloth.garment a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse subtype: scapulary__scapular garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit subtype: scarf a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration subtype: feather_boa__featherboa__boa a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur subtype: fichu a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman subtype: kerchief a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck subtype: headscarf a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin subtype: babushka a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chine; worn by Russian peasant women subtype: neckerchief a kerchief worn around the neck subtype: lambrequin.scarf a scarf that covers a knight's helmet subtype: mantilla a woman's silk or lace scarf subtype: muffler a scarf worn around the neck subtype: sable a scarf (or trimming) made of sable subtype: stole a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women subtype: sealskin_garment a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin subtype: separate a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments subtype: shirt a garment worn on the upper half of the body subtype: camise a loose shirt or tunic; originally worn in the Middle Ages subtype: dress_shirt__dressshirt__evening_shirt__eveningshirt a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo) subtype: hair_shirt an uncomfortable shirt made of coarse animal hair; worn next to the skin as a penance subtype: T-shirt__jersey__tee_shirt__teeshirt a close-fitting pullover shirt subtype: turtleneck__polo-neck a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar subtype: polo_shirt__sport_shirt__sportshirt a shirt with short sleeves designed for comfort and casual wear subtype: tank_top a tight-fitting sleeveless shirt with wide shoulder straps and low neck and no front opening; often worn over a shirt or blouse subtype: silks__silk the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable subtype: skirt a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women subtype: ballet_skirt__tutu very short skirt worn by ballerinas subtype: culotte__culottes a divided skirt subtype: full_skirt a long skirt gathered at the waist subtype: gathered_skirt a skirt whose fabric is drawn together around the waist subtype: dirndl.gathered_skirt a full skirt with a gathered waistband subtype: grass_skirt__grassskirt a skirt made of long blades of grass subtype: hobble_skirt a long skirt very narrow below the knees, worn between 1910 and 1914 subtype: hoopskirt__crinoline a skirt stiffened with hoops subtype: kilt a knee-length pleated tartan skirt; worn by men in Scottish Highlands subtype: lavalava a skirt consisting of a rectangle of calico or printed cotton; worm by Polynesians (especially Samoans) subtype: overskirt an outer skirt worn over another skirt subtype: sarong a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific subtype: stomacher garment consisting of a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century subtype: straitjacket__straightjacket a jacket-like garment used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person subtype: suit_of_clothes__suit a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color; "they buried him in his best suit" subtype: business_suit a suit of clothes traditionally worn by businessmen subtype: three-piece_suit__threepiecesuit a business suit consisting of a jacket and vest and trousers subtype: two-piece_suit__twopiecesuit__two-piece__twopiece__lounge_suit a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers subtype: double-breasted_suit a suit with a double-breasted jacket subtype: single-breasted_suit a suit having a single-breasted jacket subtype: slack_suit__slacksuit casual dress consisting of slacks and matching jacket subtype: pants_suit__pantssuit a slack suit for women subtype: zoot_suit a flashy suit of extreme cut subtype: sunsuit a child's garment consisting of a brief top and shorts subtype: swaddling_bands__swaddlingband__swaddling_clothes__swaddlingclothe a garment (a gown or narrow strips of cloth) for an infant subtype: sweater a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body subtype: cardigan knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper subtype: pullover__slipover a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head subtype: sweatshirt cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity subtype: turtleneck__polo-neck a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar subtype: sweat_suit__sweatsuit__sweatsuit__sweats__workout_suit__workoutsuit garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt subtype: swimsuit__bathing_suit__bathingsuit__swimming_costume__bathing_costume__bathingcostume tight fitting garment worn for swimming subtype: bikini__two-piece__twopiece a woman's abbreviated two-piece bathing suit subtype: tank_suit__maillot a woman's one-piece bathing suit subtype: swimming_trunks__bathing_trunks swimsuit worn by men while swimming subtype: top.garment a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips; "he stared as she buttoned her top" subtype: blouse a top worn by women subtype: garibaldi a loose high-necked blouse with long sleeves; styled after the red flannel shirts worn by Garibaldi's soldiers subtype: guimpe a short blouse with sleeves worn under a jumper or pinafore dress subtype: middy_blouse__middyblouse__middy blouse with a sailor collar subtype: shirtwaist__shirtwaister a blouse with buttons down the front; "in England they call a shirtwaist a shirtwaister" subtype: bodice part of a dress above the waist subtype: halter a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered subtype: trouser garment designed for or relating to trousers; "in his trouser's pocket"; "he ripped his left trouser on the fence" subtype: trousers__pants__pant (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately; "he had a sharp crease in his trousers" subtype: bellbottom_trousers__bellbottoms__bellbottom trousers with legs that flare; worn by sailors; absurdly wide hems were fashionable in the 1960s subtype: knee_breeches__breeches__knee_pants__knickerbockers__knickers trousers ending above the knee subtype: britches informal term for breeches subtype: buckskins__buckskin breeches made of buckskin subtype: plus_fours men's baggy knickers hanging below the knees; formerly worn for sports (especially golf) subtype: trunk_hose__trunkhose puffed breeches of the 16th and 17th centuries usually worn over hose subtype: chinos trousers made with chino cloth subtype: cords__cord__corduroys__corduroy cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth subtype: flannel.trousers__gabardine__tweed__white (usually in the plural) trousers subtype: blue_jean__jean__denim close-fitting pants of heavy denim for casual wear (usually in the plural) subtype: Levi's__levis__levi (Levi's is a trademark) a popular brand of jeans subtype: jodhpur_breeches__jodhpur__riding_breeches flared trousers ending at the calves; worn with riding boots subtype: long_trousers__long_pants trousers reaching to the foot subtype: pajamas__pyjamas lightweight trousers worn in various Eastern countries subtype: pantaloon trousers worn in former times subtype: pedal_pusher__pedalpusher__toreador_pant snug trousers ending at the calves; worn by women and girls subtype: short_pants__shorts__trunks trousers that end at or above the knee subtype: Bermuda_shorts__Jamaica_shorts (usually in the plural) short pants that end at the knee subtype: hot_pants__hotpant skin-tight very short pants worn by young women as an outer garment subtype: lederhosen leather shorts often worn with suspenders; worn especially by men and obys in Bavaria subtype: slacks (usually in the plural) pants for casual wear subtype: stretch_pants__stretchpant trousers made of a stretchy fabric subtype: sweat_pants__sweatpant loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes subtype: trews__trew tight-fitting trousers; usually of tartan subtype: undergarment a garment worn under other garments subtype: body_stocking a one-piece tight-fitting undergarment for women that covers the torso (and may have sleeves and legs) subtype: brassiere__bra__bandeau an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts subtype: uplift a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts subtype: underbodice__camisole a short sleeveless undergarment for women subtype: shimmy__chemise__shift__slip__teddies__teddie__teddy a woman's sleeveless undergarment subtype: foundation_garment__foundation a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body subtype: corset__girdle__panty_girdle__pantygirdle__stays__stay a woman's close-fitting foundation garment subtype: roll-on a woman's foundation garment rolled on to the hips subtype: garter_belt__suspender_belt__suspenderbelt a wide belt of elastic with supporters hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings subtype: long_underwear__union_suit__unionsuit an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece subtype: petticoat__half-slip__underskirt undergarment worn under a skirt subtype: crinoline.petticoat full stiff petticoat made of crinoline subtype: singlet__vest__undershirt a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body subtype: underpants an undergarment that covers the body from the waist to the top of the thighs subtype: bikini_pants small and tight-fitting underpants; worn by women subtype: bloomers__pants__pant__drawers__drawer__knickers (usually in the plural) underpants worn by women; "she was afraid that her bloomers might have been showing" subtype: drawers__drawer__jockey_shorts__shorts (usually in the plural) underpants worn by men subtype: pantie__panty__scanty__step-in short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural) subtype: underwear__underclothes__underclothing undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments subtype: BVD's men's underwear subtype: lingerie women's underwear and nightclothes subtype: nightgown__nightie__night-robe__nightrobe__nightdress lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women subtype: undies women's underwear subtype: long_johns (informal) warm underwear with long legs subtype: Skivvies (trademark) men's underwear consisting of cotton T-shirt and shorts subtype: vest__waistcoat a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat subtype: bulletproof_vest__bulletproofvest a vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet subtype: widow's_weeds__widow'sweed__weeds__weed a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning subtype: wet_suit__wetsuit a close-fitting garment made of a permeable material; worn in cold water (as by skin divers) to retain body heat subtype: wraparound a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around subtype: gray_clothing__grey_clothing gray clothing; "he was dressed in gray" subtype: G-string minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; covering for the pubic area subtype: handwear clothing for the hands subtype: glove__gloves handwear: covers the hand and wrist subtype: batting_glove__battingglove a glove worn by batters in baseball to give a firmer grip on the bat subtype: gauntlets__gauntlet__gauntlet a glove with long sleeve subtype: gauntlet__metal_glove__metalglove a glove of armored leather; protects the hand subtype: golf_glove a glove worn by golfers to give a firm grip on the handle of the golfclub subtype: kid_glove__kidglove__suede_glove__suedeglove a glove made of fine soft leather (as kidskin) subtype: mitten__mittens glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together subtype: muff a warm tubular covering for the hands subtype: headdress__headdres clothing for the head subtype: cap a tight-fitting headdress subtype: balaclava_helmet__balaclavahelmet a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face subtype: Balmoral__balmoral a brimless Scottish cap with a flat top subtype: baseball_cap__jockey_cap__golf_cap a cap with a bill subtype: bathing_cap__swimming_cap a tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming subtype: beret a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth subtype: biggin a child's tight-fitting cap; often ties under the chin subtype: biretta a stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy subtype: calpac__calpack__kalpac a high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus subtype: cloth_cap__clothcap__flat_cap a flat woolen cap with a stiff peak subtype: cockscomb__coxcomb a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red subtype: coonskin_cap__coonskin a raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back subtype: fez__tarboosh a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown subtype: garrison_cap__overseas_cap a wedge-shaped wool or cotton cap; worn as part of a uniform subtype: Glengarry a Scottish cap with straight sides and a crease along the top from front to back; worn by Highlanders as part of military dress subtype: kepi__peaked_cap__service_cap__yachting_cap a cap with a flat circular top and a visor subtype: liberty_cap close-fitting conical cap worn as a symbol of liberty during the French Revolution and in the U.S. before 1800 subtype: mobcap large high frilly cap with a full crown; formerly worn indoors by women subtype: mortarboard an academic cap topped by a flat square with a tassel subtype: nightcap.cap a cloth cap worn in bed subtype: pinner a woman's cap with two long flaps pinned on subtype: sailor_cap a cap worn by sailors subtype: shower_cap a tight cap worn to keep hair dry while showering subtype: ski_cap__skicap__stocking_cap__toboggan_cap a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel subtype: skullcap rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head subtype: beanie__beany a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen subtype: coif a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law subtype: yarmulke__yarmulka__yarmelke a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer) subtype: tam-o'-shanter__tam__tammy a woolen cap of Scottish origin subtype: watch_cap__watchcap a knitted dark blue wool cap worn by seamen in cold or stormy weather subtype: wishing_cap a magical cap that secures whatever one wishes for subtype: chapeau__hat__lid headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim subtype: busby__bearskin__shako tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions subtype: boater__leghorn__panama__Panama__sailor__skimmer__straw_hat__strawhat a stiff straw hat with a flat crown subtype: poke_bonnet__bonnet a hat tied under the chin subtype: sunbonnet__sunhat a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women subtype: bowler_hat__bowler__derby__plug_hat a hat that is round and black and hard with a narrow brim; worn by some British businessmen subtype: campaign_hat a broad-brimmed felt hat with a high crown; formerly worn by the United States Army and Marine personnel subtype: cavalier_hat__slouch_hat a soft felt hat with a wide flexible brim subtype: cocked_hat hat with opposing brims turned up and caught together to form points subtype: bicorn__bicorne a cocked hat with the brim turned up to form two points subtype: tricorn__tricorne cocked hat with the brim turned up to form three points subtype: cowboy_hat__ten-gallon_hat a hat with a wide brim and a soft crown; worn by American ranch hands subtype: deerstalker a tight-fitting hat with visors front and back; formerly worn by hunters subtype: dress_hat__dresshat__high_hat__opera_hat__operahat__silk_hat__stovepipe__tophat__topper__beaver a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with beaver or silk subtype: dunce_cap__duncecap__dunce's_cap__dunce'scap__fool's_cap a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils subtype: fedora__felt_hat__homburg__Stetson__trilby felt hat with a creased crown subtype: fur_hat__furhat a hat made of fur subtype: castor__beaver a hat made of beaver fur or similar material subtype: woman's_hat__woman'shat__millinery hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner subtype: cloche a woman's close-fitting helmet-like hat subtype: picture_hat__picturehat a woman's dressy hat with a wide brim subtype: toque__pillbox__turban a small round woman's hat subtype: pith_hat__pith_helmet__sun_helmet__sunhelmet__topee__topi a light-weight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun subtype: porkpie_hat__porkpiehat__porkpie man's hat with a low, flat crown and a snap brim subtype: shovel_hat a stiff broad-brimmed hat with the brim turned up at the sides and projecting in front; worn by some clergymen in England subtype: sombrero a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico subtype: sou'wester waterproof hat with wide slanting brim longer in back than in front subtype: tyrolean soft green felt hat with a feather or brush hatband ornament subtype: helmet a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows subtype: batting_helmet__battinghelmet a helmet worn by the batter in baseball subtype: crash_helmet__crashhelmet a padded helmet worn by people riding bicycles or motorcycles; protects the head in case of accidents subtype: football_helmet__footballhelmet a padded helmet with a face mask to protect the head of football players subtype: hard_hat__tin_hat__tinhat__safety_hat a lightweight protective helmet (plastic or metal) worn by construction workers subtype: headpiece a protective helmet for the head subtype: space_helmet__spacehelmet a helmet worn by astronauts while in outer space subtype: hood a headdress that protects the head and face subtype: calash__caleche a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century subtype: camail__aventail__ventail a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck subtype: jewelled_headdress a headdress adorned with jewels subtype: diadem__crown an ornamental jewelled headdress signifying sovereignty subtype: coronet.diadem a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign subtype: tiara a crown-like jewelled headdress worn by women on formal occasions subtype: miter__mitre a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions subtype: topknot.headdress headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair subtype: turban a traditional Moslem headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head subtype: wimple headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women subtype: knitwear knitted clothing subtype: leisure_wear__leisurewear informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing subtype: lounger an article of clothing designed for comfort and leisure wear subtype: neckpiece an article of apparel worn about the neck subtype: fur-piece__furpiece a neckpiece made of fur subtype: nightclothes__nightwear garments designed to be worn in bed subtype: nightgown__nightie__night-robe__nightrobe__nightdress lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women subtype: nightshirt nightclothes worn by men subtype: pj's__pajamas__pyjamas__jammies loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers subtype: lounging_pajamas__lounging_pyjamas pajamas worn while lounging subtype: outerwear__overclothes__overclothe clothing for use outdoors subtype: gown.outerwear__robe outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions subtype: academic_gown__academic_robe__judge's_robe__judge'srobe a gown worn by academics or judges subtype: Geneva_gown black academic gown widely used by Protestant clergymen subtype: vestment gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy subtype: alb a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests subtype: cassock an black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers subtype: soutane a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests subtype: chasuble a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass subtype: humeral_veil__humeralveil__veil a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl subtype: pallium.vestment (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back subtype: surplice a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves subtype: protective_garment clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury subtype: apron a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing subtype: arm_guard__armguard__arm_pad__armpad a pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers subtype: athletic_supporter__suspensor__jockstrap__jock a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise subtype: body_pad a pad worn by hockey goalkeeper subtype: chest_protector protective garment consisting of a pad worn in baseball by catchers and by football players subtype: coverall a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing subtype: gaberdine__duster__smock__dust_coat an loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles subtype: jumpers__jumper a coverall worn by children subtype: boilersuit__overall__boilers_suit__boilerssuit (British) a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work subtype: diving_suit__diving_dress a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers subtype: elbow_pad__elbowpad protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the elbow by football and hockey players subtype: foul-weather_gear protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather subtype: hip_pad__hippad protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football and hockey players subtype: knee_pad protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players subtype: loose_trousers protective trousers subtype: pressure_suit protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying subtype: anti-G_suit__G_suit worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and acceleration subtype: spacesuit a pressure suit worn by astronauts while in outer space subtype: shin_guard__shinpad a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins subtype: shoulder_pad protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders subtype: thigh_pad__thighpad protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the thighs by football players subtype: throat_protector protective garment worn by hockey goalkeeper and catcher in baseball subtype: wrist_pad__wristpad protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football players subtype: slip-on an article of clothing (garment or shoe) that is easily slipped on or off subtype: slops__slop cheap clothing (as issued to sailors) subtype: sportswear clothes worn for sport or for casual wear subtype: street_clothes ordinary clothing suitable for public appearances (as opposed to costumes or sports apparel or work clothes etc.) subtype: togs__threads__thread__duds informal terms for clothing subtype: uniform clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification subtype: jump_suit one-piece uniform worn by parachutists subtype: livery.uniform uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs subtype: military_uniform prescribed identifying uniform for soldiers subtype: battle_dress a military uniform designed for field service subtype: dress_uniform__dressuniform a military uniform worn on formal occasions subtype: dress_blues__dressblue__dress_whites a dress uniform for formal occasions subtype: fatigues military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor subtype: full-dress_uniform the naval or military uniform that is specified by regulations to be worn on ceremonial occasions subtype: olive_drab.military_uniform__olivedrab military uniform of the United States army; made from cloth of a dull olive color subtype: regimentals the military uniform and insignia of a regiment subtype: work-clothing__work-clothes clothing worn for doing manual labor subtype: overall work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps) subtype: consumer_durables__durables__durable_goods__durablegood consumer goods that are not destroyed by use subtype: appliance durable goods for home or office use subtype: dryer__drier an appliance that removes moisture subtype: clothes_dryer__clothesdryer__clothes_drier__clothesdrier a dryer that dries clothes wet from washing subtype: mangle clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers subtype: spin_dryer__spin_drier a clothes dryer that uses centrifugal motion to dry the clothes that are put into it subtype: tumble-dryer__tumble_drier a clothes dryer that spins wet clothes inside a cylinder with hot air subtype: wringer a clothes dryer consisting of two roles between which the wet clothes are squeezed subtype: hair_dryer__hand_blower__blow_dryer__blow_drier__hair_drier a hand-held electric blower that can blow warm air onto the hair; used for styling hair subtype: home_appliance__household_appliance an appliance that does a particular job in the home subtype: curling_iron__curlingiron a cylindrical metal home appliance that heats a lock of hair that has been curled around it subtype: smoothing_iron__smoothingiron__iron home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth subtype: flatiron an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove subtype: gauffer an iron used to press pleats and ridges subtype: steam_iron__steamiron a pressing iron that can emit steam subtype: travel_iron a small lightweight iron that can be carried while traveling subtype: kitchen_appliance__kitchenappliance a home appliance used in preparing food subtype: coffee_maker a kitchen appliance for brewing coffee automatically subtype: espresso_maker a coffee maker that forces live steam under pressure through dark roasted coffee grounds subtype: Silex (trademark) a vacuum coffee maker subtype: garbage_disposal__garbagedisposal__disposal__electric_pig a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage subtype: food_processor a kitchen appliance with interchangeable blades; used for shredding or blending or chopping or slicing food subtype: hot_plate__hotplate__hotplate a portable electric appliance for heating or cooking or keeping food warm subtype: ice_maker__icemaker an appliance included in some electric refrigerators for making ice cubes subtype: microwave_oven__microwaveoven__microwave kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat is produced by the absorption of microwave energy by the water molecules in the food subtype: oven kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting subtype: broiler an oven or part of a stove used for broiling subtype: Dutch_oven n oven consisting of a metal box for cooking in front of a fire subtype: gas_oven__gasoven a domestic oven fueled by gas subtype: kiln a large oven for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks subtype: brickkiln a kiln for making bricks subtype: dry_kiln__drykiln a kiln for drying and seasoning lumber subtype: limekiln a kiln used to reduce naturally occuring forms of calcium carbonate to lime subtype: muffle a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature subtype: oast a kiln for drying hops subtype: rotisserie.oven an oven or broiler equipped with a rotating spit on which meat cooks as it turns subtype: kitchen_stove__kitchenstove__stove__range__kitchen_range__kitchenrange__cooking_stove__cookingstove a kitchen appliance used for cooking food; "dinner was already on the stove" subtype: charcoal_burner a stove that burns charcoal as fuel subtype: cookstove a stove for cooking (especially a wood- or coal-burning kitchen stove) subtype: electric_range a kitchen range in which the heat for cooking is provided by electric power subtype: gas_range__gasrange__gas_stove__gasstove__gas_cooker__gascooker a range with with gas rings and an oven for cooking with gas subtype: potbelly_stove__potbelly a bulbous stove in which wood or coal is burned subtype: Primus_stove__Primus a portable paraffin cooking stove; used by campers subtype: spirit_stove a stove that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol subtype: toaster a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread subtype: toaster_oven__toasteroven kitchen appliance consisting of a small electric oven for toasting or warming food subtype: sewing_machine a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing subtype: serger a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch subtype: vacuum_cleaner__vacuum an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction subtype: Hoover (trademark) a kind of vacuum cleaner subtype: white_goods large electrical home appliances (refrigerators or washing machines etc.) that are typically finished in white enamel subtype: clothes_dryer__clothesdryer__clothes_drier__clothesdrier a dryer that dries clothes wet from washing subtype: dish_washer__dishwasher__dishwashing_machine__dishwashingmachine a machine for washing dishes subtype: electric_range a kitchen range in which the heat for cooking is provided by electric power subtype: refrigerator__icebox white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures subtype: ice_chest__icechest__cooler a refrigerator for cooling liquids subtype: electric_refrigerator__fridge a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor subtype: deepfreeze__freezer electric refrigerator in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time subtype: ice_machine an electric refrigerator to supply ice cubes subtype: automatic_washer__automaticwasher__washer__washing_machine__washingmachine a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically subtype: fashions consumer goods (especially clothing) in the current mode subtype: grocery__foodstuff (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer subtype: greengrocery.grocery (British) groceries sold by a greengrocer subtype: packaged_good groceries that are packaged for sale subtype: drygoods__soft_goods textiles or clothing and related merchandise subtype: haberdashery__men's_furnishings__men'sfurnishing the drygoods sold by a haberdasher subtype: household_linen__householdlinen__white_goods drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth subtype: ironing.garment garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed; "there was a basketful of ironing to do" subtype: washing__laundry__wash__washables__washable garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering subtype: linen white goods or clothing made with linen cloth subtype: bath_linen linens for use in the bathroom subtype: bath_mat a heavy towel or mat to stand on while drying yourself after a bath subtype: bath_towel a large towel; to dry yourself after a bath subtype: Turkish_towel__terry_towel__terrytowel a bath towel with rough loose pile subtype: washcloth__washrag__flannel__face_cloth bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body subtype: bed_linen__bedlinen linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases) subtype: pillowcase__case__slip__pillow_slip bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase" subtype: pillow_sham bed linen consisting of a decorative cover for a pillow subtype: bed_sheet__sheet bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs subtype: fitted_sheet__contour_sheet__contoursheet a sheet (usually with elastic edges) tailored to fit a particular mattress subtype: doily__doyley__doyly a small round piece of linen place under a dish or bowl subtype: table_linen__tablelinen__napery linens for the dining table subtype: damask.table_linen a table linen made from linen damask subtype: table_napkin__tablenapkin__napkin__serviette to protect clothing; wipe mouth subtype: bib a napkin tied under the chin a child while eating subtype: dinner_napkin a large napkin used when dinner is served subtype: tea_napkin__teanapkin a small napkin used when tea is served subtype: place_mat__placemat__mat table linen for an individual place setting subtype: tablecloth a covering spread over a dining table subtype: tea_cloth__teacloth a small tablecloth subtype: tray_cloth table linen consisting of a small cloth for a tray subtype: entrant a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise; "a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer" subtype: export commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country subtype: fungible a commodity that is freely interchangeable with another in satisfying an obligation subtype: future bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date subtype: oil_future__oilfuture__petroleumfuture petroleum bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date subtype: soybean_future__soybeanfuture soybeans bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date subtype: wheat_future__wheatfuture wheat bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date subtype: import commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country subtype: merchandise__wares__ware__product commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" subtype: cargo__lading__freight__load__loading__payload__shipment__consignment goods carried by a large vehicle subtype: contraband goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law subtype: feature an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles subtype: loss_leader__drawing_card__drawingcard__leader a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers subtype: irregular__second merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name subtype: line_of_merchandise__line__product_line__productline__line_of_products__business_line__line_of_business a particular kind of product or merchandise; "a nice line of shoes" subtype: sideline an auxiliary line of merchandise subtype: number.merchandise an item of merchandise offered for sale; "she preferred the black nylon number"; "this sweater is an all-wool number" subtype: refill a commercial product that refills a container with its appropriate contents; "he got a refill for his ball-point pen"; "he got a refill for his notebook" subtype: release merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra" subtype: schlock__dreck (slang) merchandise that is shoddy or inferior subtype: software_package__software_product merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale subtype: stock.merchandise__inventory the merchandise that a shop has on hand; "they carried a vast inventory of hardware" subtype: top_of_the_line the best (most expensive) in a given line of merchandise subtype: yard_goods__piece_goods__piecegood merchandise in the form of fabrics sold by the yard subtype: middling any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran) subtype: salvage.belongings property or goods saved from damage or destruction subtype: cone any cone-shaped artifact subtype: covering.artifact an artifact that cover something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) subtype: dressing__grooming the activity of getting dressed subtype: primping careful or finicky grooming; "the primping alone took more than an hour" subtype: toilet the act of dressing and preparing yourself; "he made his toilet and went to breakfast" subtype: artificial_skin a synthetic covering with two layers used experimentally to treat burn victims subtype: bootleg the part of a boot above the instep subtype: bubble.covering a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic subtype: canopy.covering the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit subtype: casing the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire subtype: chafing_gear__chafinggear covering (usually rope or canvas) of a line or spar to protect it from friction subtype: cloak.covering anything that covers or conceals subtype: cloth_covering__clothcovering a covering made of cloth subtype: antimacassar a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of chair from hair oils subtype: back.cloth_covering the part of a garment that covers your back; "they pinned a `kick me' sign on his back" subtype: bedclothes__bed_clothing__bedclothing__bedding covering that are used on a bed subtype: bedroll bedding rolled up for carrying subtype: bedspread__bedcover__bed_cover__bedcover__bed_covering__bedcovering__counterpane__spread decorative cover for a bed subtype: coverlet a decorative bedspread (usually quilted) subtype: quilted_bedspread__quiltedbedspread a bedspread constructed like a thin quilt subtype: blanket.bedclothes__cover bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep" subtype: afghan a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl subtype: electric_blanket a blanket containing and electric heating element that can be controlled to the desired temperature by a rheostat subtype: Mackinaw_blanket__mackinaw a thick plaid blanket formerly used in NW US subtype: manta a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl subtype: security_blanket a blanket (or toy) that a child carries around in order to reduce anxiety subtype: mattress_cover bedclothes that provide a cover for a mattress subtype: quilt__comforter__puff bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together subtype: duvet__eiderdown__continentalquilt a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider subtype: patchwork_quilt__patchworkquilt__patchwork a quilt made by sew patches of different materials together subtype: crazy_quilt__crazyquilt a patchwork quilt without a design subtype: throw.bedclothes bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something subtype: blindfold a cloth used to cover the eyes subtype: bosom cloth that covers the chest or breasts subtype: burial_garment cloth used to cover a corpse in preparation for burial subtype: pall__shroud__cerement__winding-sheet__windingsheet__winding-clothes__windingclothe burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped subtype: tea_cosy__teacosy__cosy__cosey__tea_cosey__teacosey__cozy__tea_cozy__teacozy__cozey__tea_cozey__teacozey__cozie__tea_cozie__teacozie a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm subtype: medical_dressing__medicaldressing__dressing a cloth covering for a wound or sore subtype: bandage a piece of soft material that protects an injured part of the body subtype: adhesive_bandage bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesive subtype: Band_Aid (trademark) an adhesive bandage to cover small cuts or blisters subtype: Elastoplast (British trademark) an elastic adhesive bandage for covering cuts or wounds subtype: capeline_bandage bandage that covers the head or an amputation stump like a cap subtype: plaster_cast__plastercast__plaster_bandage bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal subtype: compression_bandage__tourniquet bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure subtype: elastic_bandage__elasticbandage a bandage containing stretchable material that can apply local pressure subtype: Elastoplast (British trademark) an elastic adhesive bandage for covering cuts or wounds subtype: four-tailed_bandage a bandage consisting of a strip of cloth split in two on both ends; the central part is placed under the chin to restrict motion of the mandible and the tails are tied over the top of the head subtype: immovable_bandage__immovablebandage a bandage of cloth impregnated with with a substance (e.g., plaster of Paris) that hardens soon after it is applied subtype: oblique_bandage__obliquebandage a bandage in which successive turns proceed obliquely up or down a limb subtype: spiral_bandage an oblique bandage in which successive turns overlap preceding turns subtype: roller_bandage bandage consisting of a strip of sterile fabric (of variable width) rolled into a cylinder to facilitate application subtype: scarf_bandage__scarfbandage__sling__triangular_bandage bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck subtype: suspensory_bandage__suspensory a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast) subtype: swathe__wrapping an enveloping bandage subtype: truss.bandage__trus (medical) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure subtype: compress a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) subtype: surgical_dressing a loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery subtype: elbow.cloth_covering the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow; "his coat had patches over the elbows" subtype: eyepatch__patch a protective cloth covering for an injured eye subtype: knee cloth covering consisting of the part of a trouser leg that covers the knee subtype: lap_covering__lapcovering__lap the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs subtype: leg.cloth_covering cloth covering consisting of the part of a garment that covers the leg subtype: pant_leg__trouser_leg__trouserleg the leg of a pair of trousers subtype: seat.cloth_covering the cloth covering for the buttocks; "the seat of his pants was worn through" subtype: skirt.cloth_covering cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist subtype: sleeve.cloth_covering__arm the part of a garment that is attached at armhole and provides a cloth covering for the arm subtype: dolman_sleeve a sleeve with a large armhole and tight cuff subtype: long_sleeve a sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist subtype: raglan_sleeve a sleeve that extends in one piece to the neckline of a coat or sweater with seams from the armhole to the neck subtype: shirtsleeve the sleeve of a shirt subtype: short_sleeve__shortsleeve a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow subtype: slipcover a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture subtype: article_of_clothing__clothing__clothes__clothe__apparel__wearing_apparel__wearingapparel__wear covering designed to be worn on a person's body subtype: coating.covering__coat a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint" subtype: bitumastic a protective coating of asphalt and filter used on structural metals that are exposed to weathering subtype: coat_of_paint a layer of paint covering something else subtype: finishing_coat__finishingcoat__finish_coat the final coat of paint subtype: flat_coat__ground__primer__priming__primer_coat__priming_coat__primingcoat__undercoat the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface subtype: couch.flat_coat a flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer subtype: photographic_emulsion__emulsion a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin subtype: enamel any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze subtype: nail_polish__nail_enamel__nail_varnish a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny subtype: facing.coating__veneer an ornamental coating to a building subtype: finish_coat__finishing_coat__finishingcoat the final coating of plaster applied to walls and ceilings; "we can't paint until they put on the finishing coat" subtype: gilt__gilding a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold subtype: lacquer a hard glossy coating subtype: japan lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient subtype: overcoat__overcoating an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish) subtype: paint a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating subtype: acrylic_paint__acrylicpaint__acrylic used especially by artists subtype: coat_of_paint a layer of paint covering something else subtype: enamel.paint a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish subtype: encaustic a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application subtype: house_paint__housepaint paint used to cover the exterior woodwork of a house subtype: oil_paint__oilpaint paint in which a drying oil is the vehicle subtype: oil_color__oilcolor__oil oil paint used by an artist subtype: semigloss__semiglos a paint that dries with a finish between glossy and flat subtype: spray_paint__spraypaint paint applied with a spray gun subtype: varnish paint that provides a hard glossy transparent coating subtype: fixative a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging subtype: shellac_varnish__shellacvarnish__shellac a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood subtype: water-base_paint paint in which water is used as the vehicle subtype: calcimine a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings subtype: casein_paint__casein a water-base paint made with casein (which is a protein precipitated from milk) subtype: latex_paint__latex__rubberbasepaint a water-base paint having a latex binder subtype: tempera__poster_paint__poster_color__poster_colour pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk subtype: wash.water-base_paint a thin coat of water-base paint subtype: calcimine a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings subtype: color_wash__colorwash__colour_wash a wash of whitewash or other water-base paint tinted with a colored pigment subtype: whitewash wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces subtype: watercolor.water-base_paint a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists subtype: gouache.watercolor an opaque watercolor prepared with gum subtype: patina a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal subtype: verdigris a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time subtype: metal_plating__metalplating__plating a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface subtype: gold_plate a thin plating of gold on something subtype: silver_plate a thin layer of silver deposited on something subtype: seal.coating a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture subtype: undercoat__underseal seal consisting of a coating of a tar or rubberlike material on the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion subtype: veneer__veneering coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood subtype: waterproofing a coating capable of making a surface waterproof subtype: cover_plate__coverplate covering consisting of a plate used to cover over or close in a chamber or receptacle subtype: earmuff either of a pair of ear coverings (usually connected by a headband) that are worn to keep the ears warm in cold weather subtype: fig_leaf__figleaf a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shameful subtype: finger.covering the part of a glove that provides a covering for one of the fingers subtype: flap any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of the envelope" subtype: barndoor an opaque adjustable flap on a lamp fixture; used in photography to cut off light from particular areas subtype: coattail the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist subtype: codpiece (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches subtype: earflap__earlap one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm subtype: dag__jag a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing subtype: lap.flap__overlap a flap that lies over another part subtype: cuff__turnup the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg subtype: trouser_cuff__trousercuff a cuff on the bottoms of trouser legs subtype: hem lap that forms a cloth border doubled back and stitched down subtype: lapel lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar subtype: revers__revere a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side subtype: lappet a small lap on a garment or headdress subtype: pocket_flap a flap that covers the access to a pocket subtype: tent-fly__fly_sheet__fly__tent_flap flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent subtype: tongue.flap the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot subtype: floorcover__floor_covering__floorcovering a covering for the floor of an automobile subtype: mat a thick flat pad used as a floor covering subtype: doormat__welcomemat a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering subtype: matting floor covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp) subtype: parquetry__parqueterie a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor subtype: rug__carpeting floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) subtype: broadloom a carpet woven on a wide loom to obviate the need for seams subtype: Brussels_carpet a worsted carpet with a heavy pile of colored yarns on a linen warp subtype: drugget a rug made of a coarse fabric having a cotton warp and a wool filling subtype: flying_carpet (Asian folk tales) an imaginary carpet that will fly people anywhere they wish to go subtype: hearthrug a rug spread out in front of a fireplace subtype: numdah_rug__numdah__nammad an embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt subtype: prayer_rug__prayer_mat a small rug used by Moslems during their devotions subtype: red_carpet__redcarpet a strip of red carpeting laid down for dignitaries to walk on subtype: scatter_rug__scatterrug__throw_rug__throwrug a small rug; several can be used in a room subtype: shag_rug a rug with long pile subtype: rya_rug__rya a shag rug made in Sweden subtype: stair-carpet__staircarpet a strip of carpet for laying on stairs subtype: Wilton a kind of carpet with loops like a Brussels carpet but with a close velvet pile of cut loops subtype: folder covering that is folded over to protect the contents subtype: file_folder folder that holds papers together in a filing cabinet subtype: matchbook a small folder of paper safety matches subtype: footgear__footwear covering for a person's feet subtype: boot footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg subtype: buskin__chukka_boot__combat_boot__desert_boot__half_boot__top_boot__topboot a boot reaching halfway up to the knee subtype: cowboy_boot__cowboy_boots a boot with a high arch and fancy stitching; worn by American cowboys subtype: Hessian_boot__hessian__Wellington__Wellington_boot (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot subtype: hip_boot__hipboot__hipboot__thighboot__thigh_boots very high boots; used especially for fishing subtype: waders waterproof hip boots (sometimes extending to the chest) worn by anglers subtype: riding_boot a boot without laces that is worn for riding horses; part of a riding habit subtype: jodhpur_boot__jodhpurboot__jodhpur__jodhpur_shoe__jodhpurshoe a short riding boot that fastens with a buckle at the side subtype: rubber_boot__gum_boot__gumboot a high boot made of rubber subtype: ski_boot__skiboot__ski_boots__skiboot a stiff boot that is fastened to a ski with a ski binding subtype: geta__clog__patten__sabot footwear usually with wooden soles subtype: flats__flat footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a flat heel) subtype: overshoe footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold subtype: arctic__galosh__golosh__rubber__gumshoe a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow subtype: shoe footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material subtype: anklet a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle subtype: baby_shoe a shoe designed to be worn by infants subtype: blucher__bluchers a high shoe with laces over the tongue subtype: bowling_shoe__bowlingshoe a special shoe worn when bowling subtype: brogan__brogue__clodhopper__work_shoe a thick and heavy shoe subtype: calceus__calceu a shoe covering the ankle; worn by ancient Romans subtype: chopine__chopines__platform__platforms__platform a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole subtype: cleats a pair of shoes with cleats on the soles; "the football players all wore cleats" subtype: congress_boot__congress_shoe__congress_gaiter an ankle high shoe with elastic gussets in the sides subtype: flippers__flipper__fin__fin a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater) subtype: gaiter.shoe an shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides subtype: ghillie__gillie a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep subtype: gym_shoe__gymshoe__sneaker__tennis_shoe a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole subtype: plimsoll (British) a light gym shoe with a rubber sole and a canvas top subtype: Loafer (trademark) a low leather step-in shoe; the top resembles a moccasin but it has a broad flat heel subtype: mocassin__moccasin__moccasins__moccasin soft leather shoe; originally worn by native Americans subtype: oxford a low shoe laced over the instep subtype: saddle_oxford__saddle_shoe an oxford with a saddle of contrasting color subtype: pumps__pump__pump a low-cut shoe without fastenings subtype: spectator_pump__spectatorpump__spectator a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel subtype: running_shoe__runningshoe a light comfortable shoe designed for running subtype: sabot__wooden_shoe a shoe carved from a single block of wood subtype: sandal a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot subtype: espadrille a sandal with a sole made of rope or rubber and a cloth upper part subtype: huarache__huaraches__huarache a sandal with flat heels and an upper of woven leather straps subtype: zori__pusher a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes subtype: scuffer a light-weight flexible sandal with a study sole; worn as play shoes by children and as sportswear by adults subtype: talaria a winged sandal (as worn by Hermes in Graeco-Roman art) subtype: walker a shoe designed for comfortable walking subtype: walking_shoe__walkingshoe a light comfortable shoe designed for vigorous walking subtype: wedgie__wedgies__wedgie a shoe with a wedge heel subtype: wing_tip.shoe__wingtip a shoe having a wing-tip toecap subtype: carpet_slipper__slipper low footwear that can be slip on and off easily; usually worn indoors subtype: bootee__bootees__bootee__bootie__booties__bootie a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies) subtype: mules__mule__mule__scuff__scuffs a slipper that has no fitting around the heel subtype: exhaust_hood__exhausthood__hood metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes subtype: range_hood__rangehood exhaust hood over a kitchen range subtype: imbrication__overlapping__lapping covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles) subtype: instep the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the instep subtype: mercy_seat__mercyseat the golden covering of the ark of the covenant subtype: paddlebox a wooden covering for the upper part of a paddlewheel subtype: planking.covering a covering or flooring constructed of planks (as on a ship) subtype: protective_cover__protective_covering__protection a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" subtype: armor protective covering made of metal and used in combat subtype: body_armor__body_armour__suit_of_armor__suit_of_armour__coat_of_mail__cataphract armor that protects the wearer's whole body subtype: bulletproof_vest__bulletproofvest a vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet subtype: chain_mail__chainmail__ring_mail__mail__chain_armor__chainarmor__chain_armour__chainarmour__ring_armor__ring_armour (medieval) flexible armor; made of interlinked metal rings subtype: brigandine a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth subtype: habergeon (medieval) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk subtype: hauberk__byrnie a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor subtype: voider__gusset a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate subtype: corselet__corslet a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece subtype: cuirass__cuiras medieval body armor that covers the chest and back subtype: buckler__shield armor carried on the arm to intercept blows subtype: scutcheon__escutcheon a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms subtype: pavis__pavi__pavise (medieval) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position subtype: bell_jar__bell_glass a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect and display delicate objects or to cover scientific apparatus or to contain gases subtype: ring-binder__binder holds loose papers or magazines subtype: book_binding__binding__cover__back the front and back covering of a book; "the book had a leather binding" subtype: half_binding book binding in which the spine and part of the sides are bound in one material and the rest in another subtype: three-quarter_binding__threequarterbinding the spine and much of the sides are a different material from the rest of the cover subtype: blind__screen something that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet" subtype: drape__curtain__drapery__pall hanging cloth used as a blind subtype: drop_curtain__drop_cloth__drop a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage subtype: festoon.drape a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops subtype: portiere a heavy curtain hung across a doorway subtype: shower_curtain a curtain that keeps water from splashing out of the shower area subtype: theater_curtain__theatercurtain__theatre_curtain__theatrecurtain a hanging cloth that conceals the stage; rises at the beginning and descends at the end of a performance subtype: safety_curtain a fireproof theater curtain to be dropped in case of fire subtype: shutter a hinged blind for a window subtype: deadlight a strong shutter over a ship's porthole that is closed in stormy weather subtype: jalousie a shutter made of angled slats subtype: window_blind a blind for privacy or to keep out light subtype: Venetian_blind a window blind made of horizontal strips that overlap when closed subtype: window_shade an opaque window blind that can cover or uncover a window subtype: roller_blind a window shade that rolls up out of the way subtype: blinder__winker__blinker blind consisting of a leather eye-patch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side subtype: cap.protective_cover something serving as a cover or protection subtype: distributor_cap__distributorcap the cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs subtype: ferrule__collet a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting subtype: hubcap cap that fits over the hub of a wheel subtype: lens_cap__lens_cover cap used to keep lens free of dust when not in use subtype: thimble a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container subtype: cloche.protective_cover a low transparent cover put over young plants to protect them from cold subtype: coaster a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle) subtype: cold_frame protective covering consisting of a wooden frame with a glass top in which small plants are protected from the cold subtype: cowl__cowling__hood protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine subtype: watch_crystal__watchcrystal__crystal__watch_glass a protective cover that protects the face of a watch subtype: dust_cover a removable plastic protective covering for a piece of equipment subtype: faceplate a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component) subtype: cladding__facing a protective covering that protects the outside of a building subtype: revetement__revetment__stone_facing__stonefacing a facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment subtype: fallboard the hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played subtype: finger_plate__escutcheon__scutcheon a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers subtype: heat_shield a protective covering that protects a spacecraft from overheating on re-entry subtype: bonnet__hood protective covering consisting of a hinged metal part that covers the engine subtype: housing.protective_cover a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component subtype: binnacle a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm) subtype: cabinet.housing housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television subtype: crankcase housing for a crankshaft subtype: distributor_housing the housing that supports the distributor cam subtype: journal_box__journalbox metal housing for a journal bearing subtype: lamphouse__lamp_housing housing that holds a lamp (as in a movie projector) subtype: radome__radar_dome__radardome a housing for a radar antenna; transparent to radio waves subtype: shell.housing__case__casing the housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case" subtype: boot.shell protective casing for something that resembles a leg subtype: gearbox__gear_case the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed subtype: jacket.shell the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition subtype: lining.protective_cover a protective covering that protects an inside surface subtype: brake_lining__brakelining the lining on the brake shoes that comes in contact with the brake drum subtype: cylindrical_lining__cylindricallining__bushing a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction subtype: facing a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening subtype: furnace_lining__furnacelining lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace subtype: mask.protective_cover a protective covering worn over the face subtype: face_mask mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey subtype: catcher's_mask__catcher'smask a mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseball subtype: bar_mask__barmask a catcher's mask with bars subtype: birdcage_mask a catcher's mask with a strong wire face subtype: face_guard face mask consisting of a strong wire mesh on the front of football helmets subtype: fencing_mask__fencingmask__fencer's_mask a face mask made of fine mesh that is worn over a fencer's face subtype: ski_mask__skimask a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing subtype: gasmask__respirator__gas_helmet__gashelmet a mask with a filter protects the face an lungs against poisonous gases subtype: welder's_mask a mask that you wear for protection when doing welding subtype: mulch a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion subtype: roof a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building subtype: curb_roof a roof with two or more slopes on each side of the ridge subtype: mansard_roof__mansardroof__mansard a hip roof having two slopes on each side subtype: French_roof a mansard roof with sides that are nearly perpendicular subtype: dome a hemispherical roof subtype: astrodome a transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations subtype: cupola a roof in the form of a dome subtype: geodesic_dome a lightweight dome constructed of interlocking polygons; invented by R. Buckminster Fuller subtype: onion_dome__oniondome a dome that is shaped like a bulb; characteristic of Russian and Byzantine church architecture subtype: pressure_dome a dome-shaped building that is pressurized subtype: whispering_gallery__whispering_dome a space beneath a dome or arch in which sounds produced at certain points are clearly audible at certain distant points subtype: gable_roof__gableroof__saddle_roof__saddleback__saddleback_roof a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end subtype: gambrel_roof__gambrelroof a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper subtype: hip_roof__hiproof a roof having sloping ends as well as sloping sides subtype: housetop the roof of a house; "shout it from the housetops" subtype: slate_roof__slateroof a roof covered with slate subtype: sunroof__sunshine-roof an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel: "`sunshine-roof' is a British term for `sunroof'" subtype: thatched_roof__thatch a house roof made with a plant material (as straw) subtype: tile_roof a roof made of fired clay tiles subtype: vault an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof subtype: barrel_vault the simplest form of vault; a single continuous arch subtype: groined_vault__groinedvault two barrel vaults intersecting at right angles subtype: ribbed_vault vault that resembles a groined vault but has ribbed arches subtype: roof.protective_cover protective covering on top of a motor vehicle subtype: hood.roof the folding roof of a carriage subtype: calash_top__calash__caleche the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage subtype: screen protective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects) subtype: fire_screen__fireguard a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks) subtype: mosquito_net a fine net or screen (especially around beds) to protect against mosquitos subtype: smoke_screen__smokescreen (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements subtype: window_screen screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window subtype: windshield__windscreen transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle subtype: shade protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight subtype: lampshade__lamp_shade a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view subtype: parasol a handheld collapsible source of shade subtype: pith_hat__pith_helmet__sun_helmet__sunhelmet__topee__topi a light-weight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun subtype: sunbonnet__sunhat a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women subtype: sun_visor__sunvisor a shade (sometimes of green mica) affixed above the windshield of an automobile subtype: sheath a protective covering for a knife or sword subtype: aglet__aiglet metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon subtype: fingerstall__cot a sheath worn to protect a finger subtype: holster a sheath for a handgun; usually leather subtype: shoulder_holster a holster worn over your shoulder so a gun can be concealed under your jacket subtype: scabbard a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet subtype: sheathing__overlay protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior subtype: shelter.protective_cover protective covering that provides protection from the weather subtype: bell_cote__bell_cot a small shelter for bells; has a gable or shed roof subtype: birdhouse__dovecote__columbarium a shelter for birds (especially pigeons) subtype: canopy a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather subtype: awning__sunshade__sunblind a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun subtype: baldachin ornamented canopy supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall (as over an altar) subtype: marquee permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. subtype: porte-cochere__portecochere canopy extending out from a building entrance to shelter those getting in and out of vehicles subtype: tester a flat canopy (especially one over a four-poster bed) subtype: umbrella a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy subtype: gamp__brolly (British) colloquial terms for an umbrella subtype: cote a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons) subtype: lean-to rough shelter whose roof has only one slope subtype: roost.shelter a shelter with perches for fowl or other birds subtype: henroost a roost for hens at night subtype: sentry_box a small shelter with an open front to protect a sentry from the weather subtype: shield a protective covering or structure subtype: nipple_shield a rubber or plastic shield to protect the nipples of nursing women subtype: plate.shield__scale__shell a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) subtype: armor_plate__armorplate__armour_plate__armor_plating__armorplating__plate_armor__platearmor__plate_armour__platearmour specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire subtype: backplate plate armor protecting the back; worn as part of a cuirass subtype: beaver.armor_plate a movable piece of armor on a medieval helmet used to protect the lower face subtype: brassard armor plate that protects the arm subtype: breastplate__aegi__egis armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass subtype: cannon.armor_plate (medieval) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm subtype: rerebrace__upper_cannon__uppercannon cannon that provides plate armor for the upper arm subtype: vambrace__lower_cannon__lowercannon cannon of plate armor protecting the forearm subtype: chanfron__chamfron__testiere__frontstall medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head subtype: cubitiere body armor that protects the elbow subtype: cuisse armor plate that protects the thigh subtype: epauliere armor plate that protects the shoulder subtype: fauld a piece of armor plate below the breastplate subtype: gorget armor plate that protects the neck subtype: greave__greaves__greave__jambeau armor plate that protects legs below the knee subtype: helmet.armor_plate armor plate that protects the head subtype: armet a medieval helmet with a visor and a neck guard subtype: basinet a medieval steel helmet subtype: casque (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor subtype: casquet__casquetel a light open casque without a visor or beaver subtype: heaume a large medieval helmet supported on the shoulders subtype: morion__cabasset a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century subtype: pickelhaube a spiked helmet worn by German soldiers subtype: sallet__sallade a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision subtype: knee_piece armor plate that protects the knee subtype: nosepiece armor plate that protects the nose subtype: pallette__palette one of the rounded armor plates at the armpits of a suit of armor subtype: roundel round piece of armor plate that protects the armpit subtype: skirt_of_tasses armor plate that protects the body below the waist subtype: solleret__sabaton armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel subtype: tasset__tasse one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs subtype: tuille armor plate that protects the hip and thigh subtype: visor__vizor a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face subtype: U-shaped_plate__horseshoe__shoe nailed to underside of horse's hoof subtype: shell_plating__shellplating the plates covering the frame of a steel ship and corresponding to the planking of a wooden ship subtype: nuclear_shield__nuclearshield__shielding a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay subtype: electromagnetic_shield__electromagneticshield__shielding shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference subtype: splashboard__dashboard protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc. subtype: splasher a protective covering over or beside a wheel to protect the upper part of a vehicle from splashes of mud subtype: testudo a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification subtype: thumbstall protective covering for an injured thumb subtype: toecap leather covering the toe of a boot or shoe and reinforcing or decorating it subtype: wing_tip a decorative toecap having a point extending toward the throat of the shoe subtype: washboard.protective_cover__splashboard protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side subtype: concealment__screen__cover__covert a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness" subtype: blind.concealment a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters); "he waited impatiently in the blind" subtype: camouflage device or stratagem for concealment or deceit subtype: shoji (Japanese) a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper subtype: stalking-horse.concealment__stalkinghorse screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game subtype: swathing cloth coverings wrapped around something (as a wound or a baby) subtype: thumb the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb subtype: toe.covering the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes subtype: top.covering covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle" subtype: cap.top a top (as for a bottle) subtype: bottlecap a cap that seals a bottle subtype: radiator_cap cap on the opening in the top of a radiator through which a coolant liquid can be added subtype: lid a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening of a container subtype: trunk_lid__trunklid hinged lid for a trunk subtype: manhole_cover__manholecover a flush iron cover for a manhole (as in a street) subtype: screwtop the top of a container that must be screwed off and on subtype: upholstery.covering covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture subtype: wrapping__wrap__wrapper the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped subtype: envelope.wrapping any wrapper or covering subtype: plastic_film__plasticfilm__film a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things subtype: Polaroid (trade name) a plastic film that can polarize a beam of light; often used in sunglasses to eliminate glare subtype: gift_wrapping ornamental wrapping for gifts subtype: jacket.wrapping an outer wrapping or casing; "phonograph records were sold in cardboard jackets" subtype: record_jacket the jacket for a phonograph record subtype: book_jacket__dust_cover__dust_jacket__dust_wrapper__wrapper a paper jacket for a book; a jacket on which promotional information is printed subtype: plastic_wrap__plasticwrap wrapping consisting of a very thin transparent sheet of plastic subtype: cellophane a transparent paper-like product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc. subtype: cling_film__clingfilm__Saran_Wrap a thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food subtype: decker (often used in combination) something constructed with multiple levels; "they rode in a double-decker bus" subtype: ornament__decoration__ornamentation something used to beautify subtype: adornment a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness subtype: banding__band__stripe a strip or stripe of a contrasting color or material subtype: cigar_band__cigarband a narrow paper band around a cigar subtype: hatband a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim subtype: neckband a band around the collar of a garment subtype: beauty_spot a spot that is worn on a lady's face for adornment subtype: boutonniere a flower that is worn in a buttonhole subtype: circlet decorated metal band worn around the head subtype: cordon adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord subtype: epaulet adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder subtype: shoulder_board__shoulder_mark epaulets that indicate rank subtype: fob an adornment that hangs from a watch chain subtype: frill__flounce__ruffle__furbelow a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim subtype: goffer__gauffer an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats subtype: jabot a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt subtype: peplum a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse subtype: frogs__frog__frog a decorative loop of braid or cord subtype: frontlet__frontal an adornment worn on the forehead subtype: jewelry__jewellery an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) subtype: bead a small ball with a hole through the middle subtype: bugle.bead a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothing for decoration subtype: bijou a small and delicately worked piece subtype: bracelet__bangle jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration subtype: ankle_bracelet__anklebracelet__anklet an ornament worn around the ankle subtype: clip.jewelry an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress subtype: cufflink jewelry consisting of one of a pair of linked buttons used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt subtype: earring jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe subtype: pendant_earring__pendantearring__drop_earring__eardrop an earring with a pendant ornament subtype: precious_stone__jewel__gem a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry subtype: solitaire.precious_stone a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself subtype: diamond a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem subtype: ice.diamond (informal) diamonds; "look at the ice on that dame!" subtype: ruby a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem subtype: pearl a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel subtype: seed_pearl a small imperfect pearl subtype: emerald.precious_stone a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem subtype: sapphire a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem subtype: necklace jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) subtype: chain.necklace__string__strand a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads" or "a strand of pearls" subtype: choker.necklace__collar__dog_collar__dogcollar__neckband necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck subtype: pin.jewelry a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment subtype: brooch__broach__breastpin a decorative pin worn by women subtype: sunburst a jewelled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun subtype: scatter_pin small pin usually worn in groups of two or more subtype: stickpin a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie subtype: tie_tack__tietack__tiepin__scarfpin a pin used to hold the tie in place subtype: ring.jewelry__band jewelry consisting of a circular band of a precious metal worn on the finger; "she had rings on every finger" subtype: annulet a small ring subtype: engagement_ring a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal subtype: mourning_ring a ring worn as a memorial to a dead person subtype: signet_ring__seal_ring a ring bearing a signet subtype: wedding_ring__weddingring__wedding_band__weddingband a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding subtype: tie_clip__tieclip a piece of jewelry that holds a man's tie in place subtype: pectoral_medallion__pectoral an adornment worn on the chest or breast subtype: pendant an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) subtype: lavaliere__lavalier__lavalliere jewelled pendant worn on a chain around the neck subtype: plume a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament subtype: aigrette__aigret a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume subtype: panache a feathered plume on a helmet subtype: pompon__pom-pom__pompom decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat subtype: rosette an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor subtype: sequin__spangle adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing subtype: tassel adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end subtype: sword_knot__swordknot an ornamental tassel on the hilt of a sword subtype: passementerie__trimming__trim a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt" subtype: gold_braid__braid__braiding trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains subtype: aiguilette__aglet__aiglet ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform subtype: soutache a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming subtype: miniver trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light gray fur subtype: rickrack__ricrac a narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming subtype: war_paint.adornment__warpaint adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle subtype: arabesque an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design subtype: architectural_ornament__architecturalornament something added to a building to improve its appearance subtype: antefix carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles subtype: crocket an architectural ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable subtype: dogtooth a carved pyramidal ornament; used in 13th century England subtype: foliage__foliation (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament subtype: frieze an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice subtype: guilloche an architectural decoration formed by two intersecting wavy bands subtype: trefoil an architectural ornament in the form of three arcs arranged in a circle subtype: beading__beadwork ornamentation with beads subtype: bow.ornament a decorative interlacing of ribbons subtype: brass.ornament__bras an ornament or utensil made of brass subtype: centerpiece__centrepiece placed at the center of something (as on a table) subtype: epergne a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers subtype: Christmas_tree an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration subtype: cockade an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat subtype: design.ornament__pattern__figure a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors" subtype: bear_claw.design__bearclaw an incised design resembling a bear's claw used in Native American pottery subtype: damascene a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel subtype: decalcomania__decal a design fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design to be transferred to the surface subtype: device.design any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) subtype: seal__stamp a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents subtype: bulla the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull subtype: cachet a seal on a letter subtype: great_seal__greatseal the principal seal of a government, symbolizing authority or sovereignty subtype: handstamp__rubber_stamp a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand subtype: signet a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially) subtype: emblem special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc. subtype: colophon a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page) subtype: colours__colour__colors a distinguishing emblem; "his tie proclaimed his school colors" subtype: crest.emblem (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet subtype: cross__cros a cross as an emblem of Christianity; used in heraldry subtype: Calvary_cross__cross_of_Calvary a Latin cross set on three steps subtype: Celtic_cross a Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection subtype: crucifix__rood__rood-tree representation of the cross on which Jesus died subtype: Greek_cross a cross with each of the four arms the same length subtype: Jerusalem_cross__jerusalemcros a cross with equal arms, each terminating in a small crossbar subtype: Latin_cross a cross with the lowest arm being longer than the others subtype: Lorraine_cross__cross_of_Lorraine a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper subtype: Maltese_cross a cross with triangular or arrow-shaped arms and the points toward the center subtype: papal_cross__papalcros a cross with three crossbars subtype: patriarchal_cross__patriarchalcros a cross with two crossbars subtype: St._Andrew's_cross__saltire a cross with diagonal bars of equal length subtype: tau_cross__taucros__st.anthony'scros cross resembling the Greek letter tau subtype: device.emblem an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield" subtype: union a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner) subtype: flag emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design subtype: banner__streamer long strip of cloth for decoration or advertising subtype: battle_flag a flag that leads troops into battle subtype: black_flag__blackflag__pirate_flag__Jolly_Roger a black flag bearing a white skull and crossbones; indicates a pirate ship subtype: colors__colours__colour a flag that shows its nationality subtype: ensign colors flown by a ship to show its nationality subtype: fanion a small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position subtype: jack.flag small flag indicating a ship's nationality subtype: waft__pennant__streamer a long flag; often tapering subtype: pennoncel__penoncel__pennoncelle a small pennant borne on a lance subtype: standard.flag any distinctive flag subtype: tricolor__tricolour a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag) subtype: Union_Jack__Union_flag national flag of the United Kingdom; a composite of Saint George's Cross (England) and Saint Andrew's Cross (Scotland) and Saint Patrick's Cross (Ireland) subtype: white_flag__whiteflag__flag_of_truce flag consisting of a piece of white cloth that is hoisted to signal surrender or to ask for a truce subtype: yellow_jack yellow flag hoist on a ship in quarantine subtype: heraldry emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms subtype: heraldic_bearing__charge__bearing__armorial_bearing heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield subtype: annulet.heraldic_bearing__roundel a charge in the shape of a circle; a hollow roundel subtype: chevron an inverted V-shaped charge subtype: fleur-de-lys__fleur-de-lis (heraldry) charge consisting of a conventionalized representation of an iris subtype: ordinary (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields subtype: bend_dexter__bend diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left subtype: fesse__fess (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield subtype: coat_of_arms__arms__blazon__blazonry (heraldry) the official symbols of a family, state, etc. subtype: quartering.coat_of_arms a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages subtype: skull_and_crossbones emblem warning of danger or death subtype: totem emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians) subtype: totem_pole__totempole a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast subtype: linocut a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum subtype: motif a design that consists of recurring shapes or colors subtype: polka_dot__polkadot design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots subtype: screen_saver (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time; "screen savers prevent the damage that occurs when the same areas of light and dark are displayed too long" subtype: tattoo.design a design on the skin made by tattooing subtype: weave pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric subtype: check.weave a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks" subtype: houndstooth_check__houndstoothcheck__hound's-tooth_check__hound'stoothcheck__dogstooth_check__dogstoothcheck__dog's-tooth_check__dog'stoothcheck textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks subtype: open_weave a weave in which warp threads never come together, leaving interstices in the fabric subtype: plain_weave__taffeta_weave__taffetaweave a weave in which the filling and warp threads intertwine alternately producing a checkerboard effect subtype: satin_weave__satinweave a weave in which the filling and warp threads intersect in such a way as to give a smooth compact surface with no distinguishable twill line subtype: twill_weave__twillweave__twill a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs subtype: marking.design a pattern of marks subtype: blaze a light-colored marking; "they chipped off bark to mark the trail with blazes"; "the horse had a blaze between its eyes" subtype: crisscross__cross__cros marking consisting of crossing lines subtype: eyespot__ocellu an eyelike marking (as on the wings of some butterflies); usually a spot of color inside a ring of another color subtype: shading graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting subtype: crosshatch__hatch__hachure shading consisting of multiple crossing lines subtype: speckle__spot__dapple__patch__fleck__maculation a small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin ice": "a fleck of red" subtype: speck__pinpoint a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky" subtype: nebula (pathology) a faint cloudy spot on the cornea subtype: plaque a small abnormal patch on or inside the body subtype: amyloid_plaque__amyloidplaque__amyloid_protein_plaque__amyloidproteinplaque a plaque consisting of tangles of amyloid protein in nervous tissue (a pathological mark of Alzheimer's disease) subtype: dental_plaque__bacterial_plaque__bacterialplaque a deposit on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries subtype: macule__macula a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases subtype: freckle__lentigo a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin subtype: liver_spot__liverspot a type of skin disease that causes brown spots on the skin subtype: plague_spot a spot on the skin characteristic of the plague subtype: stripe.marking__streak a marking of a different color or texture from the background subtype: striation__band__stria a stripe of contrasting color; "chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands" subtype: stretch_mark__stretchmark a narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy) subtype: embellishment a superfluous ornament subtype: boulle__boule__buhl an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork subtype: cuspidation a decoration using cusps subtype: festoon an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work subtype: filigree__filagree__fillagree delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire) subtype: vermiculation a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings subtype: flourish.embellishment an ornamental embellishment in writing subtype: paraph a flourish added after or under your signature (originally to protect against forgery) subtype: finial an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis subtype: flower_arrangement a decorative arrangement of flowers subtype: corsage__bouquet__posy__nosegay an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present subtype: flower_chain flowers strung together in a chain subtype: daisy_chain__daisychain flower chain consisting of a string of daisies linked by their stems; worn by students on class day at some schools subtype: festoonery__festoon flower chains suspended in loops between points subtype: spray.flower_arrangement flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage subtype: wreath__garland__chaplet flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes subtype: crown.wreath a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory subtype: crown_of_thorns a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion subtype: bay_wreath__baywreath__laurels__laurel__laurel_wreath (in ancient Greece) wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory subtype: gargoyle an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal subtype: garnish any decoration added as a trimming or adornment subtype: graffito__graffiti a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls subtype: wall_hanging__hanging decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; "the cold castle walls were covered with hangings" subtype: Kakemono a Japanese (paper or silk) wall hanging; usually narrow with a picture or writing on it and a roller at the bottom subtype: lambrequin short and decorative hanging for a shelf edge or top of a window casing subtype: arras__arra__tapestry a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs subtype: hood_ornament an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer subtype: inlay a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface subtype: marquetry__marqueterie inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture subtype: parquetry__parqueterie a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor subtype: decor__interior_decoration decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior subtype: pommel__knob an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger subtype: lunula a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age subtype: molding.ornament__moulding a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing subtype: bandelet__annulet__bandlet__square_and_rabbet molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column subtype: architrave.molding the molding around a door or window subtype: baseboard__mopboard__skirting_board a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor subtype: astragal__beading__bead__beadwork a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture subtype: quirk_bead__quirkbead__bead_and_quirk beading formed with a narrow groove separating it from the surface it decorates subtype: cavetto a concave molding shaped like a quarter circle in cross section subtype: conge.molding a concave molding subtype: cornice.molding a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall subtype: cyma__cymatium (classical architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is partly concave and partly convex subtype: egg-and-dart__egganddart__egg-and-anchor__eggandanchor__egg-and-tongue__eggandtongue a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape subtype: gorgerin__necking the molding at the top of a column subtype: ovolo__thumb__quarter_round__quarterround a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse subtype: echinus__echinu ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column subtype: quirk_molding__quirkmolding__quirk_moulding__quirkmoulding a molding having a small groove in it subtype: rib.molding a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural subtype: subbase the lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard subtype: surbase the molding or border above the base of a structure (a pedestal or podium or wall) subtype: tore__torus__toru commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column subtype: nailhead.ornament something resembling the head of a nail that is used an an ornamental device subtype: necklet decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament subtype: rosemaling a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs subtype: set_decoration__setdecoration a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production subtype: sgraffito a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground subtype: volute__spiral ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center subtype: sprig an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers subtype: stud__boss__rivet ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) subtype: nailhead flattened boss on the end of nail opposite to the point subtype: tail_fin__fin one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile subtype: tinsel.ornament a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion" subtype: tracery decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs subtype: fan_tracery__fantracery the carved tracery on fan vaulting subtype: garnish.ornament something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration subtype: topping a flavorful addition on top of a dish subtype: frosting__icing__ice a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes subtype: glaze.topping any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods subtype: meringue sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar subtype: whipped_cream__whippedcream cream that has been beaten until light and fluffy subtype: electroplate any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis subtype: enclosure artifact consisting of a space that has been enclosed for some purpose subtype: coop__cage an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept subtype: birdcage a cage in which a bird is kept subtype: hutch a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals subtype: rabbit_hutch a hutch for rabbits subtype: squirrel_cage cage with a cylindrical framework that rotates as a small animal runs inside it subtype: cargo_area__cargoarea__cargo_deck__cargodeck__cargo_hold__cargohold__hold__storage_area__storagearea the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo subtype: catchall an enclosure or receptacle for odds and ends subtype: chamber a natural or artificial enclosed space subtype: airlock__air_lock__airlock a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure subtype: burial_chamber__sepulcher__sepulchre a chamber that is used as a grave subtype: crypt a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church) subtype: mausoleum a large burial chamber, usually above ground subtype: Taj_Mahal beautiful mausoleum at Agra built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan (completed in 1649) in memory of his favorite wife subtype: repository.burial_chamber__monument a burial vault (usually for some famous person) subtype: burial_vault__vault a burial chamber (usually underground) subtype: charnel_house__charnelhouse__charnel a vault or building where corpses or bones are deposited subtype: pneumatic_caisson__pneumaticcaisson__caisson large watertight chamber used for construction under water subtype: camera_obscura a darkened enclosure in which images of outside objects are projected through a small aperture or lens onto a facing surface subtype: core.chamber the chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place subtype: piston_chamber__cylinder a chamber within which piston moves subtype: hydraulic_brake_cylinder__hydraulicbrakecylinder__brake_cylinder__brakecylinder__master_cylinder a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston subtype: firing_chamber__gun_chamber chamber that is the part of a gun that receives the charge subtype: furnace an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc. subtype: blast_furnace__blastfurnace a furnace for smelting of iron from iron oxide ores; combustion is intensified by a blast of air subtype: cremation_chamber__cremationchamber__crematory__crematorium a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes subtype: gas_oven.cremation_chamber__gasoven a cremation chamber fueled by gas subtype: cupola.furnace a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting subtype: electric_furnace any furnace in which the heat is provided by an electric current subtype: Stassano_furnace__electric-arc_furnace an electric furnace in which an electric arc provides the source of heat for making steel subtype: firebox a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned subtype: forge furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping subtype: gas_furnace__gasfurnace a furnace that burns gas subtype: incinerator a furnace for incinerating (especially to dispose of refuse) subtype: oil_burner__oilburner__oil_furnace__oilfurnace a furnace that burns oil subtype: tank_furnace furnace into one end of which a batch of measured raw materials is shoveled and from the other end molten glass is obtained subtype: hyperbaric_chamber a large chamber in which the oxygen pressure is above normal for the atmosphere; used in treating breathing disorders or carbon monoxide poisoning subtype: cavity_resonator__resonator__resonating_chamber a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves subtype: soundbox a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin) subtype: soundboard__sounding_board (music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument subtype: steam_chest the chamber from which steam is distributed to a cylinder subtype: stokehold__stokehole__fireroom (nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired subtype: stuffing_box__packing_box__packingbox a small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal subtype: tokamak a doughnut-shaped chamber used in fusion research; a plasma is heated and confined in a magnetic bottle subtype: vacuum_chamber a chamber from which nearly all matter (especially air) has been removed subtype: cockpit.enclosure an enclosure for cockfights subtype: compound.enclosure an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) subtype: dock an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial subtype: lock_chamber__lock enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it subtype: nacelle a streamlined enclosure for an aircraft engine subtype: pen.enclosure an enclosure for confining livestock subtype: cow_pen__cattle_pen__corral a pen for cattle subtype: creep a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot subtype: sheepfold__fold__sheep_pen__sheeppen__sheepcote a pen for sheep subtype: kraal a pen for livestock in southern Africa subtype: paddock pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race subtype: pinfold a pen where stray animals are confined subtype: rodeo.pen an enclosure for cattle that have been rounded up subtype: pigsty__sty__pigpen a pen for swine subtype: playpen__pen a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play subtype: plenum an enclosed space in which the air pressure is higher than outside subtype: dog_pound__dogpound__pound a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs; "unlicensed dogs will be taken to the pound" subtype: recess__niche an enclosure that is set back or indented subtype: alcove__bay a small recess opening off a larger room subtype: carrel__carrell__stall small individual study area in a library subtype: apse__apsis__apsi a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the the altar subtype: tribune the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne subtype: fireplace__open_fireplace__hearth an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built subtype: fire.fireplace a fireplace in which a fire is burning; "they sat by the fire and talked" subtype: cookfire a fire for cooking subtype: yard.enclosure an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock) subtype: barnyard a yard adjoining a barn subtype: chicken_yard__chickenyard__chicken_run__fowl_run an enclosed yard for keeping poultry subtype: farmyard an area adjacent to farm buildings subtype: stockyard enclosed yard where cattle, pigs, horses, or sheep are kept temporarily subtype: hole_in_the_ground__excavation a hole in the ground made by excavating subtype: bore-hole__bore__drill_hole__drillhole (mining terms) a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes subtype: shot_hole drill hole for a charge of an explosive subtype: delf (British colloquialism) an excavation; usually a quarry or mine subtype: ditch a long narrow excavation in the earth subtype: drainage_ditch a ditch for carrying off excess water or sewage subtype: irrigation_ditch a ditch to supply dry land with water artificially subtype: sunk_fence__ha-ha__haw-haw__hawhaw a ditch with one side being a retaining wall; used to divide lands without defacing the landscape subtype: trench a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth subtype: approach_trench__communication_trench__communicationtrench a trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front lines of a defensive position subtype: fire_trench a trench especially constructed for the delivery of small-arms fire subtype: moat__fosse ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water subtype: slit_trench narrow trench for shelter in battle subtype: trench.ditch any long ditch cut in the ground subtype: furrow a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow) subtype: gash__cut a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation subtype: mine excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted subtype: coal_mine__coalpit a mine where coal is dug from the ground subtype: copper_mine a mine where copper is dug from the ground subtype: goldmine__gold_mine a mine where gold ore is found subtype: salt_mine a mine where salt is dug subtype: silver_mine a mine where silver ore is dug subtype: strip_mine__stripmine an open mine (usually for coal) where the seams run close to the surface subtype: sulphur_mine__sulphurmine__sulfur_mine a mine where sulphur is dug from the ground subtype: mineshaft excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine subtype: stone_pit__stonepit__pit a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate: "a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'" subtype: chalkpit__chalk_pit__chalkpit a quarry for chalk subtype: gravel_pit a quarry for gravel subtype: trou-de-loup a sloping pit with a stake in the middle used as an obstacle to the enemy subtype: pool an excavation that is (usually) filled with water subtype: cistern an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater subtype: cesspool__cesspit__sump a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it subtype: rain_barrel a barrel used as a cistern to hold rainwater subtype: swimming_pool__swimming_bath__natatorium pool that provides a facility for swimming: "`swimming bath' is a British term" subtype: heated_swimming_pool subtype: outdoor_swimming_pool subtype: wading_pool a shallow pool for children subtype: water_jump__waterjump a pool or stream in a steeplechase or similar contest subtype: spa subtype: in_room_spa subtype: root_cellar__cellar an excavation where root vegetables are stored subtype: well a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine subtype: artesian_well a well drilled through impermeable strata into strata that receive water from a higher altitude so there is pressure to force the water to flow upward subtype: driven_well__tube_well a well made by driving a tube into the earth to a stratum that bears water subtype: gas_well__gaswell a well that yields or has yielded natural gas subtype: oil_well__oilwell a well that yields or has yielded oil subtype: gusher an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary subtype: spouter.oil_well an oil well that is spouting subtype: wildcat_well__wildcatwell__wildcat an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field subtype: sump a well or other hole in which water has collected subtype: working__workings a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked subtype: cloth__fabric__material__textile artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers subtype: aba a fabric woven from goat and camel hair subtype: acrylic a synthetic fabric subtype: Courtelle a wool-like acrylic fabric subtype: Orlon (trademark) an acrylic fiber or the lightweight crease-resistant fabric made with Orlon yarns subtype: Aertex a trademark for a loosely woven cotton fabric that is used to make shirts and underwear subtype: alpaca a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the alpaca, or a rayon or cotton imitation subtype: baize a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables subtype: basket_weave a cloth woven of two or more threads interlaced to suggest the weave of a basket subtype: batik a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted subtype: batiste a thin plain-weave cotton or linen fabric; used for shirts or dresses subtype: belting the material of which belts are made subtype: boucle a fabric of uneven yarn that has an uneven knobby effect subtype: broadcloth a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib subtype: broadcloth.cloth a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish subtype: brocade thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern subtype: buckram a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing subtype: bunting.cloth a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc. subtype: calico coarse cloth with a bright print subtype: cambric a finely woven white linen subtype: camel's_hair__camel'shair a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel subtype: camlet a fabric of Asian origin; originally made of silk and camel's hair subtype: camo__camouflage fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background subtype: canopy.cloth the umbrella-like part of a parachute that fills with air subtype: canvas__canvass heavy closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents) subtype: tarpaulin__tarp waterproofed canvas subtype: cashmere a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat subtype: cerecloth a waterproof waxed cloth once used as a shroud subtype: challis__challi a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed) subtype: chambray a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp subtype: chenille a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads subtype: chiffon a sheer fabric of silk or rayon subtype: chino_cloth__chinocloth__chino a coarse twilled cotton fabric used for uniforms subtype: chintz a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric subtype: coating a heavy fabric suitable for coats subtype: chinchilla a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton subtype: cord.cloth__corduroy a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton subtype: Bedford_cord a heavy corded fabric similar to corduroy; used for clothing subtype: narrow_wale corduroy with narrow ribs subtype: wide_wale corduroy with wide ribs subtype: cotton_cloth__cotton fabric woven from cotton fibers subtype: gauze_bandage__gauzebandage__gauze (medical) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings subtype: petrolatum_gauze gauze saturated with petrolatum subtype: cotton_flannel__Canton_flannel a stout cotton fabric with nap on only one side subtype: crepe.cloth a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface subtype: Canton_crepe a soft thick crinkled dress crepe; heavier than crepe de Chine subtype: crepe_de_Chine a very thin crepe of silk or silklike fabric subtype: crepe_marocain__crepemarocain__marocain a dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe subtype: cretonne an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies subtype: crinoline a stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing subtype: damask a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it subtype: denim__jean a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric subtype: diamonte fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones subtype: diaper a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures subtype: dimity a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains subtype: doeskin_cloth__doeskincloth__doeskin a fine smooth soft woolen fabric subtype: drapery cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds subtype: duck.cloth a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents subtype: duffel__duffle a coarse heavy woolen fabric subtype: elastic an elastic fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material subtype: etamine__etamin a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc. subtype: faille a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton subtype: felt a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers subtype: vulcanized_fiber__fiber__fibre a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth subtype: flannel a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing subtype: flannelette a cotton fabric imitating flannel subtype: winceyette (British) cotton flannelette with a nap on both sides subtype: fleece a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing subtype: foulard a light plain-weave or twill-weave silk or silklike fabric (usually with a printed design) subtype: frieze.cloth a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap subtype: fustian a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap subtype: gabardine a firm durable fabric with a twill weave subtype: georgette a thin silk dress material subtype: gingham a clothing fabric in a plaid weave subtype: grogram a coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or mohair and often stiffened with gum subtype: grosgrain a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs subtype: haircloth__hair cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments subtype: herringbone a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern subtype: homespun_fabric__homespun a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with homespun yarn subtype: russet a reddish brown homespun fabric subtype: hopsacking__hopsack a loosely woven coarse fabric of cotton or linen; used in clothing subtype: horsehair fabric made from horsehair fibers; used for upholstery subtype: khaki a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms subtype: knitted_fabric__knittedfabric__knit a fabric made by knitting subtype: balbriggan a cotton knit fabric used for underwear subtype: double_knit a knit fabric similar to jersey that is made with two sets of needles producing a double thickness joined by interlocking stitches subtype: jersey a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric subtype: stockinet__stockinette knit used especially for infants' wear and undergarments subtype: tricot a knitted fabric or one resembling knitting subtype: lace a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns subtype: Brussels_lace fine lace with a raised or applique design subtype: macrame a coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords subtype: pillow_lace__bobbin_lace lace made by winding thread around bobbins on a padded cushion subtype: point_lace__pointlace__needlepoint lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern subtype: lame a fabric interwoven with threads of metal; "she wore a gold lame dress" subtype: Leatherette__leatherette__imitation_leather__imitationleather fabric made to look like leather subtype: linen.cloth a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant subtype: linsey-woolsey a rough fabric of linen warp and wool or cotton woof subtype: lint.cloth cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds subtype: lisle.cloth a fabric woven with lisle thread subtype: mackinaw a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design subtype: mackintosh__macintosh a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric subtype: madras a light patterned cotton cloth subtype: marseille strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedspreads subtype: mohair fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat subtype: moire__watered-silk__wateredsilk silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern subtype: moleskin a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap subtype: monk's_cloth a heavy cloth in basket weave subtype: moquette a thick velvety synthetic fabric used for carpets and soft upholstery subtype: moreen a heavy fabric of wool (or wool and cotton) used especially in upholstery subtype: motley a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England subtype: mousseline_de_sole a gauze-like fabric of silk or rayon subtype: muslin plain-woven cotton fabric subtype: nainsook a soft lightweight muslin used especially for babies subtype: organdy__organdie a sheer stiff muslin subtype: nankeen a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color subtype: net an open fabric woven together at regular intervals subtype: gauze__netting__veiling a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave subtype: cheesecloth a coarse loosely woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses subtype: gossamer a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture subtype: hairnet a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place subtype: reseau.net a net or mesh foundation for lace subtype: safety_net a large strong net to catch circus acrobats who fall or jump from a trapeze subtype: save-all a net hung between ship and pier while loading a ship subtype: snood an ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head subtype: sparker__spark_arrester__sparkarrester a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack subtype: tulle a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns subtype: wirework__grillwork mesh netting made of wires subtype: ninon a fine strong sheer silky fabric made of silk or rayon or nylon subtype: nylon a synthetic fabric subtype: Qiana__qiana silklike nylon fabric subtype: oilcloth cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin subtype: olive_drab__olivedrab a cloth of an olive-brown color used for military uniforms subtype: organza a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy subtype: paisley a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes subtype: trousering__panting any fabric used to make trousers subtype: pepper-and-salt a fabric woven with flecks of light and dark subtype: percale a fine closely woven cotton fabric subtype: permanent_press__permanentpres__permanent-press_fabric__permanentpressfabric__durable_press__durablepres__durable-press_fabric__durablepressfabric a fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape subtype: piece_of_cloth__piece_of_material a piece of fabric subtype: bib.piece_of_cloth top part of an apron; covering the chest subtype: chamois_cloth__chamoiscloth a piece of chamois used for washing windows or cars subtype: dishrag__dishcloth a cloth for washing dishes subtype: drop_cloth a large piece of cloth laid over the floor or furniture while a room is being painted subtype: dustcloth__dustrag__duster a piece of cloth used for dusting subtype: dust_sheet__dust_cover a large piece of cloth used to cover furniture that is not in use for a long period subtype: remnant__remainder__scrap a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold subtype: fag_end__fagend the frayed end of a length of cloth or rope subtype: gore a triangular piece of cloth subtype: groundsheet__groundcloth a waterproofed piece of cloth spread on the ground (as under a tent) to protect from moisture subtype: guimpe.piece_of_cloth a piece of starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit subtype: gusset__inset a piece of material inset to strengthen or enlarge a garment subtype: handkerchief__hankie__hanky__hankey a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory subtype: bandanna__bandana large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief subtype: pocket-handkerchief a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket subtype: liner__lining a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment subtype: lungi__lungyi__longyi a long piece of brightly colored cloth (cotton or silk) used as clothing (a skirt or loincloth or sash etc.) in India and Pakistan and Burma subtype: patch a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole subtype: pasties__pastie a pair of adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers subtype: shoulder_patch patch worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to indicate rank subtype: placket a piece of cloth sewn under an opening subtype: shred__rag__tag_end__tagend__tatter a small piece of cloth subtype: pine-tar_rag baseball equipment consisting of a rag soaked with pine tar; used on the handle of a baseball bat to give a batter a firm grip subtype: sail__canvas__canvass__sheet a large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel subtype: balloon_sail__balloonsail any light loose sail subtype: crossjack__mizzencourse the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast subtype: fore-and-aft_sail any sail not set on a yard and whose normal position is in a fore-and-aft direction subtype: gaffsail__gaff-headed_sail a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail suspended from a gaff subtype: gaff_topsail__fore-and-aft_topsail a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast subtype: jib any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast) subtype: flying_jib the outermost of two or more jibs subtype: lateen_sail__lateen a triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean subtype: lugsail__lug a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast subtype: mizzen__mizen fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast subtype: spanker a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel subtype: spritsail a fore-and-aft sail extended by a sprit subtype: staysail a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts) subtype: foresail the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel subtype: headsail any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel subtype: spinnaker large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind subtype: mainsail the lowermost sail on the mainmast subtype: main_course a square mainsail subtype: main-topsail a topsail set on the mainmast subtype: press_of_sail__press_of_canvas the greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely subtype: royal a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast subtype: save-all.sail__saveall a sail set to catch wind spilled from a larger sail subtype: skysail the sail above the royal on a square-rigger subtype: square_sail a four-sided sail set beneath a horizontal yard suspended at the middle from a mast subtype: topgallant_sail__topgallantsail__topgallant a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast subtype: topsail a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast subtype: fore-topsail the topsail on a foremast subtype: swatch a sample piece of cloth subtype: towel a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping subtype: bath_towel a large towel; to dry yourself after a bath subtype: beach_towel__beachtowel very large towel to dry yourself after swimming subtype: dish_towel__tea_towel__teatowel a towel for drying dishes subtype: hand_towel__face_towel a small towel used to dry the hands or face subtype: paper_towel__papertowel a disposable towel made of absorbent paper subtype: roller_towel a towel with the ends sewn together, hung on a roller subtype: train piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor; "the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews" subtype: pilot_cloth__pilotcloth a thick blue cloth used to make overcoats and coats for sailors etc subtype: pique tightly woven fabric with raised cords subtype: plush a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet subtype: polyester any of a large class of synthetic fabrics subtype: Dacron__dacron__Terylene a kind of polyester fabric subtype: pongee a soft thin cloth woven from raw silk (or an imitation) subtype: poplin a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery subtype: print a fabric with a dyed pattern pressed onto it (usually by engraved rollers) subtype: quilting a material used for making a quilt, or a quilted fabric subtype: rayon a synthetic silklike fabric subtype: acetate_rayon__acetaterayon__acetate a fabric made from cellulose acetate fibers subtype: viscose_rayon__viscose a rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers subtype: repp__rep a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs subtype: sackcloth a coarse cloth resembling sacking subtype: bagging__sacking coarse fabric used for bags or sacks subtype: burlap__gunny coarse jute fabric subtype: sailcloth a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents subtype: samite a heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages subtype: sateen a cotton fabric with a satiny finish subtype: satin a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back subtype: screening.cloth fabric of metal or plastic mesh subtype: scrim a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater subtype: seersucker a light puckered fabric (usually striped) subtype: serge a twilled woolen fabric subtype: shag.cloth a fabric with long coarse nap; "he bought a shag rug" subtype: shantung a heavy silk fabric with a rough surface (or a cotton imitation) subtype: sharkskin a smooth crisp fabric subtype: sheeting fabric from which bed sheets are made subtype: shirting any of various fabrics used to make men's shirts subtype: shirttail fabric forming the tail of a shirt subtype: silesia a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings subtype: silk a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae subtype: spandex an elastic synthetic fabric subtype: sponge_cloth any soft porous fabric (especially in a loose honeycomb weave) subtype: stammel a coarse woolen cloth formerly used for undergarments and usually dyed bright red subtype: suede_cloth__suedecloth__suede a fabric made to resemble suede leather subtype: Ultrasuede__ultrasuede (trade mark) a synthetic suede cloth subtype: suiting a fabric used for suits subtype: swan's_down.cloth__swan'sdown soft woolen fabric used especially for baby clothes subtype: taffeta a crisp smooth lustrous fabric subtype: tammy plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains subtype: tapa__tappa a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark subtype: tapis__tapi__tapestry a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery subtype: tartan__plaid a cloth having a crisscross design subtype: terry a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes subtype: ticking a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers subtype: toweling__towelling any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels subtype: huck__huckaback toweling consisting of coarse absorbent cotton or linen fabric subtype: terry a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes subtype: tweed thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland subtype: Harris_Tweed (trademark) a loosely woven tweed made in the Outer Hebrides subtype: twill a cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs subtype: upholstery_material the fabric used in upholstering subtype: Velcro (trademark) nylon fabric used as a fastening subtype: velours__velour__velour heavy fabric that resembles velvet subtype: velvet a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back subtype: velveteen a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet subtype: vicuna a soft wool fabric made from the fleece of the vicuna subtype: Viyella (trademark) a fabric made from a twilled mixture of cotton and wool subtype: voile a light semitransparent fabric subtype: wash-and-wear_fabric__wash-and-wear a fabric treated to be easily washable and to require no ironing subtype: waterproof any fabric impervious to water subtype: web.cloth a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven) subtype: webbing a strong fabric woven in strips subtype: whipcord a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonal rib subtype: wincey (British) a plain or twilled fabric of wool and cotton used especially for warm shirts or skirts and pajamas subtype: wire_cloth fabric woven of metallic wire subtype: woolen__wool__woollen a fabric made from the hair of sheep subtype: worsted a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns subtype: yoke fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment subtype: tucker a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress subtype: pina_cloth a fine cloth made from pineapple fibers subtype: installation__facility a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility" subtype: airfield__landing_field__landingfield__flying_field__field a place where planes take off and land subtype: airport__aerodrome an airfield equipped with control tower and hangers as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo subtype: heliport an airport for helicopters instance: Kennedy_International_Airport__Kennedy__Kennedy_Interrnational Dallas/Fort_Worth (pm) Denpasar (pm) London_Gatwick (pm) Mumbai/Bombay (pm) Nadi (pm) subtype: airstrip__flight_strip__landing_strip__landingstrip__strip an airfield without normal airport facilities subtype: flare_path__flarepath an airstrip outline with lights to guide an airplane pilot in landing subtype: auxiliary_airfield__auxiliaryairfield an airfield that functions in a subsidiary capacity subtype: arboretum__botanical_garden__botanicalgarden a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition subtype: athletic_facility a facility for athletic events subtype: ballpark__park a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games); "take me out to the ballpark" subtype: field_house an athletic facility where athletes prepare for sport subtype: football_stadium a stadium where football games are held subtype: gymnasium__gym athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training subtype: swimming_pool__swimming_bath__natatorium pool that provides a facility for swimming: "`swimming bath' is a British term" subtype: backroom the meeting place of a group of leaders who make their decisions via private negotiations subtype: cafeteria_facility__cafeteriafacility (usually plural) facilities for providing food for employees or visitors subtype: communication_equipment__communicationequipment__communication_system__communicationsystem facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating information subtype: fiber-optic_transmission_system__fibre-optic_transmission_system__FOTS a communication system using fiber optic cables subtype: communications_network__network communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same program simultaneously subtype: course.area facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport; "the course had only nine holes"; "the course was less than a mile" subtype: golf_course__golf_links__links__link course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf instance: http://www.pelicanwaters.citysearch.com.au http://www.oasisgolf.citysearch.com.au subtype: racetrack__racecourse__raceway__track a course over which races are run subtype: cinder_track a racetrack paved with fine cinders subtype: dirt_track a racetrack that is not paved subtype: Belmont_Park a racetrack for horse racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes subtype: Churchill_Downs a racetrack for horse races in Louisville; site of the Kentucky Derby subtype: Pimlico a racetrack for horse racing; site of the Preakness subtype: racing_circuit__circuit (British) a racetrack for automobile races subtype: speedway a racetrack for racing automobiles or motorcycles subtype: depository__deposit__repository a facility where things can be deposited for safekeeping subtype: archive__archives a depository containing historical records and documents subtype: chancery an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records; a court of public records subtype: bank_building__bank a building in which commercial banking is transacted; "the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon" subtype: drop.depository a central depository where things can be left or picked up subtype: maildrop a drop where mail can be deposited subtype: postbox__mailbox__letter_box public box for deposit of mail subtype: pillar_box (British) a red pillar-shaped letter box subtype: depository_library__library a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study subtype: athenaeum__atheneum a place where reading materials are available subtype: lending_library__lendinglibrary__circulating_library__circulatinglibrary library that provides books for use outside the building subtype: lost-and-found repository in a public building where lost articles can be kept until their owners reclaim them subtype: museum a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value subtype: Louvre_Museum__Louvre an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris subtype: science_museum__sciencemuseum a museum that collects and displays objects having scientific interest instance: http://www.dollscottage.com.au http://gympiegoldmuseum.citysearch.com.au subtype: repertory a storehouse where a stock of things is kept subtype: sperm_bank__spermbank a depository for storing sperm subtype: storehouse__depot__entrepot__storage__store a depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks" subtype: granary a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed subtype: powder_magazine__magazine__powder_store a storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons and ammunition are stored subtype: railhead a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution subtype: treasure_house a storehouse for treasures subtype: storage_warehouse__storagewarehouse__warehouse a storehouse for goods and merchandise subtype: godown a warehouse in the East (India or Malaya) subtype: treasury.depository a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely subtype: drive-in__drivein any installation designed to accommodate patrons in their automobiles subtype: meeting_place__meetingplace__forum__assembly a public facility to meet for open discussion subtype: gas_system__gassystem facility (plant and equipment) for providing natural-gas service subtype: zoo__menagerie__zoologicalgarden the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition subtype: military_installation any facility servicing military forces subtype: arsenal__armory__armoury a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms subtype: base_of_operations__base installation from which a military force initiates operations; "the attack wiped out our forward bases" subtype: air_base__airbase__air_station__airstation a base for military aircraft subtype: army_base a large base of operations for an army subtype: firebase an artillery base to support advancing troops subtype: navy_base base of operations for a naval fleet subtype: rocket_base a military base for rocket missiles subtype: emplacement military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon subtype: gun_emplacement__gunemplacement__weapons_emplacement__weaponsemplacement an emplacement for a gun subtype: nest.gun_emplacement a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers" subtype: pillbox a small enclosed gun emplacement (usually of fortified concrete) subtype: military_headquarters__headquarters__HQ the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command; "his headquarters were a couple of large tents" subtype: command_post__commandpost__general_headquarters__GHQ military headquarters from which a military commander controls and organizes the forces subtype: guardhouse a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained subtype: military_post__post military installation at which a body of troops is stationed subtype: fort__garrison a fortified military post where troops are stationed subtype: outpost a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops subtype: naval_installation__navalinstallation__shore_station__shorestation military installation servicing naval forces subtype: silo.military_installation military installation consisting of an underground structure where ballistic missiles can be stored and fired instance: West_Point subtype: power_system__powersystem__power_grid__powergrid__grid a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region subtype: range.installation a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds; "the army maintains a missile range in the desert"; "any good golf club will have a range where you can practice" subtype: practice_range a place for practicing golf shots subtype: firing_range__target_range a practice range for target practice subtype: rocket_range a firing range for rocket missiles subtype: shooting_range__shooting_gallery an enclosed firing range with targets for rifle or handgun practice subtype: golf_range__driving_range__drivingrange a practice range for practicing golf shots subtype: rifle_range__riflerange a range where people can practice shooting rifles; "during the war they turned the bowling alleys into rifle ranges" subtype: test_range a range for conducting tests subtype: recreational_facility__recreation_facility a public facility for recreation subtype: lido (British) a recreational facility including a swimming pool for water sports subtype: sewage_system__sewer_system__sewersystem__sewage_works facility consisting of a system of sewers for carrying off liquid and solid sewage subtype: source.installation a facility where something is available subtype: Golconda a source of great wealth (especially a mine) subtype: gold_mine__goldmine a good source of something that is desired subtype: station a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station" subtype: fire_station__firehouse a station housing fire apparatus and firemen subtype: first-aid_station__firstaidstation a station providing emergency care or treatment before regular medical aid can be obtained subtype: dressing_station__aid_station__aidstation (military) a first aid station located near a combat area for giving aid to the wounded subtype: observation_station__observationstation a station set up for making observations of something subtype: sampling_station__sampler an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something subtype: police_station__police_headquarters__station_house__stationhouse__police_office a station that serves as headquarters for police in a particular district; serves as a place from which policemen are dispatched and to which arrested persons are brought; "in England they call a police station a police office" subtype: power_station__powerstation__power_plant__powerplant__powerhouse an electrical generating station subtype: radio_station__radiostation station for the production and transmission of radio broadcasts subtype: beacon__radio_beacon__radiobeacon a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes subtype: service_station__servicestation a station where service is provided subtype: gasoline_station__gas_station__gasstation__filling_station__fillingstation__petrol_station a service station that sells gasoline subtype: truck_stop__truckstop a roadside service station (and restaurant) that caters to truck drivers subtype: substation a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network subtype: television_station__TV_station station for the production and transmission of television broadcasts subtype: television_channel__channel__TV_channel a television station and its programs; "a satellite TV channel"; "surfing through the channels"; "they offer more than one hundred channels" subtype: depot__terminal__terminus station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods subtype: air_terminal__airterminal__airportterminal a terminal that serves air travelers or air freight subtype: bus_terminal__busterminal__bus_depot__busdepot__bus_station__busstation__coach_station__coachstation a terminal that serves bus passengers subtype: cathode.depot the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current subtype: railway_station__railwaystation__railroad_station__railroad_terminal__train_station__trainstation__train_depot__traindepot terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods subtype: whistle_stop__whistlestop__flag_stop a small railway station where the train stops only on a signal subtype: subway_station a terminal where subways load and unload passengers subtype: transportation_system__transportation__transit facility consisting of the roads and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods subtype: highway_system__highwaysystem a transportation system consisting of roads for motor transport subtype: public_transit a public transportation system for moving passengers subtype: mass_rapid_transit__rapid_transit__rapidtransit an urban public transit system using underground or elevated trains subtype: short_line__shortline a transportation system that operates over relatively short distances subtype: telpherage__telferage a transportation system in which cars (telphers) are suspended from cables and operated on electricity subtype: utility.installation a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal: "the price of the house included all utilities" subtype: electrical_plant__electrical_system utility that provides electricity subtype: heating_system__heatingsystem__heating_plant__heatingplant__heating__heat utility to warm a building; "the heating system wasn't working"; "they have radiant heating" subtype: central_heating__centralheating a heating system in which air or water is heated at a central furnace and sent through the building via vents or pipes and radiators subtype: gas_heat__gasheat heating system that burns natural gas subtype: panel_heating__panelheating heating system consisting of wall or floor or baseboard or ceiling panels containing electric conductors or heating pipes subtype: steam_heat__steamheat__steamheating a heating system in which steam is generated in boilers and piped to radiators subtype: plumbing_system__plumbingsystem__plumbing utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage subtype: water_supply__watersupply__water_system__watersystem__water facility that provides a source of water; "the town debated the purification of the water supply"; "first you have to cut off the water" subtype: fixture a object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household) subtype: bathroom_fixture any fixture in a bathroom subtype: lighting_fixture a fixture providing artificial light subtype: chandelier__pendant branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling subtype: indirect_lighting a concealed lighting fixture subtype: plumbing_fixture a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building subtype: fount a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water subtype: shower a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you; "they installed a shower in the bathroom" subtype: sink plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe subtype: kitchen_sink__kitchensink a sink in a kitchen subtype: washbasin__basin__washbowl__washstand a bathroom or lavatory sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you wash your hands and face subtype: can__toilet__commode__crapper__pot__stool__throne a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination subtype: flushless_toilet__flushlesstoilet a toilet that relies on bacteria to break down waste matter (instead of using water) subtype: flush_toilet__flushtoilet__lavatory a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it subtype: potty_seat__pottyseat__potty_chair toilet consisting of a small seat used by young children subtype: urinal a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate subtype: water_faucet__waterfaucet__water_tap__watertap__tap__spigot__hydrant a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask subtype: soap_dish a bathroom or kitchen fixture for holding a bar of soap subtype: float something that remains on the surface of a liquid subtype: insert.artifact__inset an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted subtype: instrumentality__instrumentation an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end subtype: lemon.artifact__stinker (informal) an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory subtype: line.artifact something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line" subtype: marker.artifact some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something; "the buoys were markers for the channel" subtype: opening.artifact a vacant or unobstructed space; "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door" subtype: padding__cushioning artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort subtype: plaything__toy an artifact designed to be played with subtype: flat_solid__sheet a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width subtype: sphere any spherically shaped artifact subtype: square.artifact any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles; "a checkerboard has 64 squares" subtype: squeaker any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used; "those sneakers are squeakers"; "which hinge is the squeaker?" subtype: strip.artifact__slip artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material subtype: physical_structure__structure__construction a thing constructed; a complex construction or entity; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" subtype: surface the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary; "there is a special cleaner for these surfaces"; "the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface" subtype: thing an artifact; "how does this thing work?" subtype: way any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another; "he said he was looking for the way out" subtype: weight.artifact an artifact that is heavy subtype: whatchamacallit__stuff__whatsis__whatsi__sundry__sundries miscellaneous unspecified artifacts; "the trunk was full of stuff" subtype: building_material material used for constructing buildings subtype: paving_material material used for pavement subtype: book.artifact__volume (books as a physical objects) a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop" subtype: book_like_thing__book a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge; "he bought a book of stamps"
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