tent

A shelter made of strong cloth held up by poles, used for sleeping or staying outside.

• We slept in a tent.
• They put up their tents beside the lake.
• Is this tent big enough for four people?

Common phrases: pitch a tent, sleep in a tent, camping tent

To rise into, or make something form, a raised shape with sloping sides.

• He tented his fingers while he listened.
• Tent the chicken loosely with foil.
• The blanket tented over the child's knees.

How to use it: tent something with something (Tent the roast with foil while it rests.); tent over something (The sheet tented over her bent knees.)

Common phrases: tent your fingers, tent with foil, tent over something

To stay outdoors in a cloth shelter held up by poles.

• We tented beside the lake.
• They usually tent when they travel.
• Are you tenting at the campground this weekend?

Similar words: camp

Common phrases: tent by a lake, tent at a campsite, tent overnight, tent at a campground