Tenting

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛntɪŋ/

Tenting (noun)

  1. A shape or cover that rises in the middle like a small roof, often made with cloth or fabric.
  2. A condition where skin forms small raised lines or bumps, usually from cold, fear, or strong emotion.

Examples

  • The tenting kept the rain off the equipment.
  • Tenting protects the entrance during bad weather.

Tenting (verb)

  1. To form something into a shape that looks like a tent, with the middle higher than the sides.
  2. To cause skin to rise in small lines or bumps, often because of cold or strong feelings.

Examples

  • The fabric tented over the frame.
  • The blanket tented above the sleeping bag.