Shed

Definitions

1. An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
2. A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding, especially a smallish one; a hut.
3. A surname.
4. A distinction or dividing-line.
   obsolete
5. A large temporary open structure for reception of goods.
6. A parting in the hair.
   obsolete
7. An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.
   British, derogatory, informal
8. The top of the head.
   obsolete
9. A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.
   British, informal
10. An area of land as distinguished from those around it.
11. A unit of area equivalent to 10⁻⁵² square meters.

Equivalents

Examples

“wagon shed⟳”

“wood shed⟳”

“garden shed⟳”

“There are numerous sheds in the now grass-grown yard, most of which now house threshing machines and farm carts instead of locomotives and rolling stock⟳, although [in] the roofs of some are gaping holes.”

“Never saw⟳ that but we did stand⟳ and watch⟳ a pair of Sheds (156 and 165) speed⟳ north on a loaded steel.”

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