noun Download 🔗Share A glass covering, originally bell-shaped, for garden plants to prevent frost damage and promote early growth. Examples : "The gardener carefully placed a cloche over the young tomato plant to protect it from the late spring frost. " agriculture plant nature utensil item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bell-shaped, close-fitting women’s hat with a deep rounded crown and narrow rim. Examples : "She wore a stylish cloche to protect her hair from the wind. " wear style appearance culture item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tableware cover, often resembling a bell. Examples : "The waiter lifted the silver cloche, revealing a perfectly cooked steak beneath. " utensil food item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An apparatus used in controlling certain aeroplanes, consisting principally of a steering column mounted with a universal joint at the base, which is bell-shaped and has attached to it the cables for controlling the wing-warping devices, elevator planes, etc. Examples : "The pilot gripped the cloche firmly, using its bell-shaped base to precisely adjust the aircraft's wing angles and maintain a steady course. " technology vehicle machine nautical technical part system device industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading