Lexic.us

Definition of Arbor

1. Noun. Tree (as opposed to shrub).

2. Noun. Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts.

3. Noun. A framework that supports climbing plants. "The arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"

Definition of Arbor

1. n. A kind of latticework formed of, or covered with, vines, branches of trees, or other plants, for shade; a bower.

2. n. A tree, as distinguished from a shrub.

Definition of Arbor

1. Noun. A shady sitting place, usually in a park or garden, and usually surrounded by climbing shrubs or vines and other vegetation. ¹

2. Noun. A grove of trees. ¹

3. Noun. An axis or shaft supporting a rotating part on a lathe. ¹

4. Noun. A bar for supporting cutting tools. ¹

5. Noun. A spindle of a wheel. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Arbor

1. a tree [n -ES] / a shady garden shelter [n -S]

Medical Definition of Arbor

1. A kind of latticework formed of, or covered with, vines, branches of trees, or other plants, for shade; a bower. Origin: OE. Herber, herbere, properly a garden of herbs, F. Herbier, fr. L. Herbarium. See Herb, and cf. Herbarium. 1. A tree, as distinguished from a shrub. 2. [Cf. F. Arbre. An axle or spindle of a wheel or opinion. A mandrel in lathe turning. Arbor Day, a day appointed for planting trees and shrubs. Origin: L, a tree, a beam. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arbor

arbitration agreement arbitration clause arbitrational arbitrations arbitrative arbitrator arbitrators arbitratour arbitratrices arbitratrix

arbitrement arbitress arbitresses arblast arblasts arbor (current term) arbor Dianae arbor dianae arbor vine arbor vines

arbor vitae uteri arboraceous arborary arborator arborators arborcide arboreal arboreal salamander arboreality

Literary usage of Arbor

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science Abstracts by Institution of Electrical Engineers (1900)
"This kinetic energy is taken up by weights g, adjustably mounted on arms on the arbor B1 and is gradually converted into heat in a magnetic brake disc h ..."

2. The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture: A Discussion for the Amateur, and by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1914)
"Abies Pinsapo (arbor Lodge). Abies Veitchii (arbor Lodge ... Chamaecyparis pisifera (arbor Lodge). Juniperus virginiana (native in eastern portion. ..."

3. The Tree Book: A Popular Guide to a Knowledge of the Trees of North America by Julia Ellen Rogers (1905)
"Its flat, frond-like spray resembles arbor vitae, from which the genus is ... arbor Vitae (Thuya occidentalis, Linn.)—A conical, compact, resinous evergreen ..."

4. The Popular Science Monthly by Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (1886)
"Thus the arbor-day idea is seen to have spread far beyond the place of its ... A noticeable and important development of the arbor-day movement is its ..."

5. Holy-days and Holidays: A Treasury of Historical Material, Sermons in Full by Edward Mark Deems (1906)
"But up to 1883 no state had advanced this movement by the institution of an arbor Day to be celebrated and observed in schools. Ohio was the first state to ..."

6. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"The hour-wheel also drives another wheel G, which again drives the pinion/ on the arbor which carne« the two arm»/AI/B; and on the same arbor is net a fly ..."

7. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1887)
"ranged on the centre arbor carrying the minute hand, as set forth. "3. In a clock movement, a frame consisting of three plates suitably connected together, ..."

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