| 单词 | tabernacle |
| 释义 | tabernacle n. 1. hist. a tent used as a sanctuary for the Ark of the Covenant by the Israelites during the Exodus. 2. Eccl. a canopied niche or receptacle esp. for the Eucharistic elements. 3. a place of worship in nonconformist creeds. 4. Bibl. a fixed or movable habitation usu. of light construction. 5. Naut. a socket or double post for a hinged mast that can be lowered to pass under low bridges. Phrases and idioms feast of Tabernacles = SUCCOTH. Derivatives tabernacled adj. Etymology: ME f. OF tabernacle or L tabernaculum tent, dimin. of taberna hut |
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