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Awnings

Scope note

Use for rooflike coverings, usually of canvas or metal and often adjustable, placed over windows, doors, or decks to provide protection from sun and rain.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000254200

Broader Terms used

<rooflike enclosing structures>

Equivalent Terms used

awning

Created

12yrs ago

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