Tent ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tent ( noun )

1. A portable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more poles and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the ground.
2. A camping shelter, usually made of canvas or nylon, that is supported by poles and designed to be set up in a variety of locations.
3. A temporary or portable shelter, typically used for camping.

Origin:

The word tent comes from the old french word "tente" which means a canvas shelter.

Examples:

1. We pitched our tent in a clearing.
2. The tent is easy to set up and take down.
3. The tent had a fly sheet to protect against rain.
4. He went camping and slept in a tent.
5. The tent can comfortably fit four people.

(As a verb)

Tent ( verb )

1. A portable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more poles and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the ground.
2. A camping shelter, usually made of canvas or nylon, that is supported by poles and designed to be set up in a variety of locations.
3. A temporary or portable shelter, typically used for camping.

Origin:

The word tent comes from the old french word "tente" which means a canvas shelter.

Examples:

1. We pitched our tent in a clearing.
2. The tent is easy to set up and take down.
3. The tent had a fly sheet to protect against rain.
4. He went camping and slept in a tent.
5. The tent can comfortably fit four people.