types:
article
one of a class of artifacts
facility
something designed and created to serve a particular function and to afford a particular convenience or service
Americana
any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America
antiquity
an artifact surviving from the past
block
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
button
any artifact that resembles a button
cone
any cone-shaped artifact
covering
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
creation
an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
decker
(often used in combinations) something constructed with multiple levels
electroplate
any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis
excavation
a hole in the ground made by excavating
facility,
installation
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
fixture
an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
float
something that floats on the surface of water
insert,
inset
an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
bed,
layer
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
lemon,
stinker
an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory
line
something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
marker
some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something
opening
a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
cushioning,
padding
artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
ready-made
a manufactured artifact (as a garment or piece of furniture) that is made in advance and available for purchase
restoration
some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed
flat solid,
sheet
a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
sphere
any spherically shaped artifact
square
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
squeaker
any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used
slip,
strip
artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
surface
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
track
a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels
way
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
weight
an artifact that is heavy
aba
a fabric woven from goat hair and camel hair
adornment
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
Aertex
a trademark for a loosely woven cotton fabric that is used to make shirts and underwear
alpaca
a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool
altar
a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made
antique
any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity
anvil
a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
aperture
a man-made opening; usually small
arabesque
an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
arcade,
colonnade
a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
arch
(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
area
a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
art,
fine art
the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
artificial skin
a synthetic covering with two layers used experimentally to treat burn victims
backing,
mount
something forming a back that is added for strengthening
backroom
the meeting place of a group of leaders who make their decisions via private negotiations
baize
a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
balcony
a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet
balcony
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
ball
a spherical object used as a plaything
balloon
small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
band
a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
band,
ring
a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
band
a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration
bascule
a structure or device in which one end is counterbalanced by the other (on the principle of the seesaw)
basic,
staple
(usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
basket weave
a cloth woven of two or more threads interlaced to suggest the weave of a basket
batik
a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted
batiste
a thin plain-weave cotton or linen fabric; used for shirts or dresses
becket
(nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship
bed
the flat surface of a printing press on which the type form is laid in the last stage of producing a newspaper or magazine or book etc.
bell
the flared opening of a tubular device
belting
the material of which belts are made
blank
a piece of material ready to be made into something
blanket
a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor
board
a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
board,
gameboard
a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
bob
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
body
the external structure of a vehicle
bombazine
a twilled fabric used for dresses; the warp is silk and the weft is worsted
bookmark,
bookmarker
a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place
bootleg
the part of a boot above the instep
boucle
a fabric of uneven yarn that has an uneven knobby effect
bow
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
brass
an ornament or utensil made of brass
breakable
an article that is fragile and easily broken
brick
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
bridge,
span
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
broadcloth
a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib
broadcloth
a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
brocade
thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
bubble
a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic
buckram
a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing
building,
edifice
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
bunting
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
cafeteria facility
(usually plural) facilities for providing food for employees or visitors
bar,
cake
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
calico
coarse cloth with a bright print
camlet
a fabric of Asian origin; originally made of silk and camel's hair
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
canopy
the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air
canopy
the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit
canvas
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
cashmere
a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
casing
the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire
catchment
a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area)
ceramic
an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures
cerecloth
a waterproof waxed cloth once used as a shroud
chafing gear
covering (usually rope or canvas) of a line or spar to protect it from friction
challis
a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
chambray
a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp
chenille
a heavy fabric woven with from soft tufted cord or yarn; used in rugs and bedspreads
chiffon
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
chino
a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms
chintz
a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
chip
a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line
chock,
wedge
a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
chopping block
a steady wooden block on which food can be cut or diced or wood can be split
classic
a creation of the highest excellence
coating
a heavy fabric suitable for coats
cobweb
a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
cockade
an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
cockhorse
anything used as a toy horse (such as a rocking horse or one knee of an adult)
colonnade
structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
column,
pillar
a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
composition
something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole
consumer goods
goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption
container
any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
cord
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
cord,
corduroy
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
corner,
quoin
(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
cotton
fabric woven from cotton fibers
course
facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport
course,
row
(construction) a layer of masonry
cover plate
covering consisting of a plate used to cover over or close in a chamber or receptacle
cramp,
cramp iron
a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together
crape,
crepe
a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
cretonne
an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies
crinoline
a stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing
cross
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
crosshead
metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth
cushion
a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
cushion
the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
damask
a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it
deathtrap
any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed
delf
an excavation; usually a quarry or mine
device
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
diamante
fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones
diaper
a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures
diggings,
digs
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
dimity
a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains
ditch
a long narrow excavation in the earth
doeskin
a fine smooth soft woolen fabric
doll,
dolly
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
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
door
a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road)
drape
a sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contamination
drapery
cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds
drive-in
any installation designed to accommodate patrons in their automobiles
duck
a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
earmuff
either of a pair of ear coverings (usually connected by a headband) that are worn to keep the ears warm in cold weather
elastic
a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
entablature
(architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof
entrant
a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise
equipment
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
erection
a structure that has been erected
establishment
a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
etamin,
etamine
a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.
face
the striking or working surface of an implement
faille
a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton
false bottom
a horizontal structure that partitions a ship or box (especially one built close to the actual bottom)
falsie
padding that is worn inside a brassiere
felt
a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers
fig leaf
a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shameful
film,
plastic film
a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things
finger
one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb
finial
an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis
flagship
the chief one of a related group
flannel
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
flap
any broad, thin, and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
fleece
a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing
floor,
level,
storey,
story
a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
fly,
fly front
an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth
folder
covering that is folded over to protect the contents
foulard
a light plain-weave or twill-weave silk or silklike fabric (usually with a printed design)
fountain
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
frieze
a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap
Frisbee
a light, plastic disk about 10 inches in diameter; propelled with a flip of the wrist for recreation or competition
fungible
a commodity that is freely interchangeable with another in satisfying an obligation
furnishing
(usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
fustian
a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap
future
bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date
gabardine
a firm durable fabric with a twill weave
gargoyle
an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
garnish
any decoration added as a trimming or adornment
gas system
facility (plant and equipment) for providing natural-gas service
gingham
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
globe
a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
reef
one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind
grogram
a coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or mohair and often stiffened with gum
grosgrain
a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs
ground
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
guide
a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
hair,
haircloth
cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
herringbone
a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
hobby,
hobbyhorse,
rocking horse
a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride
hole
an opening deliberately made in or through something
homespun
a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home
exhaust hood,
hood
metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes
hood
(falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head
hood ornament
an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer
hopsack,
hopsacking
a loosely woven coarse fabric of cotton or linen; used in clothing
horsehair
a fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery
hula-hoop
plaything consisting of a tubular plastic hoop for swinging around the hips
hull
the frame or body of a ship
implement
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
improvisation
a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)
encrustation,
incrustation
a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
inlay
a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
instep
the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot
inlet,
intake
an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container
innovation,
invention
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
jack-in-the-box
plaything consisting of a toy clown that jumps out of a box when the lid is opened
jaconet
a lightweight cotton cloth with a smooth and slightly stiff finish; used for clothing and bandages
jacquard
a highly figured fabric woven on a Jacquard loom
jungle gym
a structure of vertical and horizontal rods where children can climb and play
jumping jack
plaything consisting of a toy figure with movable joints that can be made to dance by pulling strings
kaleidoscope
an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors
khaki
a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms
kite
plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string
Klein bottle
a closed surface with only one side; formed by passing one end of a tube through the side of the tube and joining it with the other end
knit
a fabric made by knitting
knob,
pommel
an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
lace
a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
lame
a fabric interwoven with threads of metal
laminate
a sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers
lane
a narrow way or road
laniard,
lanyard
(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
lead,
leading
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
Lego,
Lego set
(trademark) a brand of interlocking building bricks and construction toys
lifeline
line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning
lifeline
line that raises or lowers a deep-sea diver
lift
one of the layers forming the heel of a shoe or boot
linen
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
lint
cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds
lisle
a fabric woven with lisle thread
lunula
a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age
mackinaw
a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design
madras
a light patterned cotton cloth
makeweight
a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight
marseille
strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedspreads
mask
a covering to disguise or conceal the face
masonry
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
matting
a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
means
an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
membrane
a thin pliable sheet of material
meniscus
(physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube
mercy seat
the golden covering of the ark of the covenant
metallic
a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
middling
any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran)
mine
excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
mineshaft
excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
miter,
mitre
the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made
Mobius strip
a continuous closed surface with only one side; formed from a rectangular strip by rotating one end 180 degrees and joining it with the other end
mohair
fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
moleskin
a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap
moquette
a thick velvety synthetic fabric used for carpets and soft upholstery
moreen
a heavy fabric of wool (or wool and cotton) used mostly in upholstery or for curtains
motley
a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England
hill,
mound
structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
mouth
the opening of a jar or bottle
mullion
a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
muslin
plain-woven cotton fabric
nailhead
something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device
nankeen
a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color
neck,
neck opening
an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck
necklet
decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament
ninon
a fine strong sheer silky fabric made of silk or rayon or nylon
nog
a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it
notion
(usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
nut
a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt
oilcloth
cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
olive drab
a cloth of an olive-brown color used for military uniforms
organza
a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy
overlay
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
pad
a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
painter
a line that is attached to the bow of a boat and used for tying up (as when docking or towing)
paisley
a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
panel
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
paperweight
a weight used to hold down a stack of papers
divider,
partition
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
passage
a way through or along which someone or something may pass
pass-through
an opening that resembles a window between two rooms (especially a shelved opening between a kitchen and dining room that is used to pass dishes)
path
a way especially designed for a particular use
pea shooter
a straight narrow tube through which pellets (as dried peas) can be blown at a target
percale
a fine closely woven cotton fabric
pill
something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
pilot cloth
a thick blue cloth used to make overcoats and coats for sailors etc
pinata
plaything consisting of a container filled with toys and candy; suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break with sticks
pinwheel,
pinwheel wind collector
a toy consisting of vanes of colored paper or plastic that is pinned to a stick and spins when it is pointed into the wind
pique
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
planking
(nautical) a covering or flooring constructed of planks (as on a ship)
plate
a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic
playhouse,
wendy house
plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
plush
a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
ply
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood
pogo stick
plaything consisting of a pole with foot rests and a strong spring; propelled by jumping
polyester
any of a large class of synthetic fabrics
pongee
a soft thin cloth woven from raw silk (or an imitation)
pontoon
a float supporting a seaplane
pool
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
popgun
plaything consisting of a toy gun that makes a popping sound
poplin
a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery
porch
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
post and lintel
a structure consisting of vertical beams (posts) supporting a horizontal beam (lintel)
prefab
a prefabricated structure
print
a fabric with a dyed pattern pressed onto it (usually by engraved rollers)
projection
any structure that branches out from a central support
public works
structures (such as highways or schools or bridges or docks) constructed at government expense for public use
quilting
a material used for making a quilt, or a quilted fabric
raft
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
range
a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds
ratlin,
ratline
(nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
rattle
a baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken
rayon
a synthetic silklike fabric
relic
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
rep,
repp
a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs
representation
a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
road,
route
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
rosemaling
a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs
sail
any structure that resembles a sail
sailcloth
a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents
samite
a heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages
sandbox,
sandpile,
sandpit
a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
sateen
a cotton fabric with a satiny finish
satin
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
satinet,
satinette
a fabric with a finish resembling satin but made partly or wholly from cotton or synthetic fiber
screed
an accurately levelled strip of material placed on a wall or floor as guide for the even application of plaster or concrete
scrim
a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater
seersucker
a light puckered fabric (usually striped)
serge
a durable, woven wool fabric with raised diagonal lines
set decoration
a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production
sgraffito
a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground
shag
a fabric with long coarse nap
shantung
a heavy silk fabric with a rough surface (or a cotton imitation)
sheeting
fabric from which bed sheets are made
shelter
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
shirting
any of various fabrics used to make men's shirts
shoebox
a structure resembling a shoebox (as a rectangular building or a cramped room or compartment)
shopping
the commodities purchased from stores
shroud
a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
side
an extended outer surface of an object
sign,
signboard
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
silesia
a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings
silk
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
sinker
a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water)
skin
an outer surface (usually thin)
slab
block consisting of a thick piece of something
catapult,
sling,
slingshot
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
slit
a long narrow opening
snorter
something that is extraordinary or remarkable or prominent
soap dish
a bathroom or kitchen fixture for holding a bar of soap
source
a facility where something is available
spandex
an elastic synthetic fabric
spandrel,
spandril
an approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them
spiral,
volute
ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
sponge cloth
any soft porous fabric (especially in a loose honeycomb weave)
spout
an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
sprig
an ornament that is made of or that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
staircase,
stairway
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
stammel
a coarse woolen cloth formerly used for undergarments and usually dyed bright red
standby
something that can be relied on when needed
starting block
block providing bracing for a runner's feet at start of a race
station
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
stay
a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)
stela,
stele
an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
stencil
a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design); ink or paint can pass through the perforations to create the printed pattern on the surface below
step
a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
stick horse
a child's plaything consisting on an imitation horse's head on one end of a stick
stone
building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose
strand
line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable
rivet,
stud
ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
stuffing
padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture
superstructure
structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck
swage block
an iron block cut with holes and grooves to assist in cold working metal
swan's down
soft woolen fabric used especially for baby clothes
swathing
cloth coverings wrapped around something (as a wound or a baby)
swing
mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
system
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
tab
a short strip of material attached to or projecting from something in order to facilitate opening or identifying or handling it
taffeta
a crisp, smooth, lustrous fabric
fin,
tail fin,
tailfin
one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
tammy
plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains
tapa,
tappa
a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark
tape
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
tapestry,
tapis
a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
teddy,
teddy bear
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
terry,
terry cloth,
terrycloth
a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
throat
an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep
thumb
the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
ticking
a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers
tier
one of two or more layers one atop another
tinsel
a showy decoration that is basically valueless
toe
the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes
cover,
top
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
tower
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
trace
either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree
tracery
decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs
train set
a toy consisting of small models of railroad trains and the track for them to run on
transept
structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
tread
the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire
trestlework
a supporting structure composed of a system of connected trestles; for a bridge or pier or scaffold e.g.
tweed
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
twill
a cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs
type
a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper
upholstery
covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
utility
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
variation
an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
vaulting
(architecture) a vaulted structure
Velcro
nylon fabric used as a fastening
velvet
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
velveteen
a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet
vicuna
a soft wool fabric made from the fleece of the vicuna
Viyella
a fabric made from a twilled mixture of cotton and wool
voile
a light semitransparent fabric
wall
a layer of material that encloses space
ware
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software'
wash-and-wear
a fabric treated to be easily washable and to require no ironing
shipway,
slipway,
ways
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
web
a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)
webbing
a strong fabric woven in strips
well
a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
whipcord
a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonal rib
grille,
lattice,
wicket
small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
wincey
a plain or twilled fabric of wool and cotton used especially for warm shirts or skirts and pajamas
wind bell,
wind chime
a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle
window
a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened
window
an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served
wind tunnel
a structure resembling a tunnel where air is blown at known velocities for testing parts of aircraft
work surface
a horizontal surface for supporting objects used in working or playing games
worsted
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
wrap,
wrapper,
wrapping
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
yard marker
(football) a marker indicating the yard line
yoke
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
yo-yo
a toy consisting of a spool that is reeled up and down on a string by motions of the hand
medium
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
piece
an artistic or literary composition
garnish
something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
honeycomb
a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae
salvage
property or goods saved from damage or destruction
pina cloth
a fine cloth made from pineapple fibers
asphalt
mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
bricks and mortar
building material consisting of bricks laid with mortar between them
cement
a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar
concrete
a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water
flooring
building material used in laying floors
gunite
a mixture of cement and sand and water that is sprayed on a surface under pneumatic pressure
lath and plaster
a building material consisting of thin strips of wood that provide a foundation for a coat of plaster
lumber,
timber
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
mortar
a substance used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall
blacktop,
blacktopping
a black bituminous material used for paving roads or other areas; usually spread over crushed rock
macadam
broken stone used in macadamized roadways
tarmac,
tarmacadam
a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving
siding
material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof
staff
building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
wattle and daub
building material consisting of interwoven rods and twigs covered with clay
glitter
small pieces of shiny material used as decoration
canvas
a piece of canvas cloth prepared as the surface for a painting
aquarium
a place where aquatic animals and plants are kept and publicly exhibited