| frame |
a structure made of parts that are joined together and that supports a larger object. [1/5 definitions] |
| framework |
a structure that supports something built on or around it. |
| geology |
the study of the physical structure of the earth and how it has changed over time. Geologists gain this knowledge by studying rocks. Some geologists study other planets. [1/2 definitions] |
| goal |
the structure or area in certain sports into which a player must get a ball or puck in order to score. [1/3 definitions] |
| jungle gym |
an outdoor structure of pipes and bars for children to play on. |
| larynx |
the structure at the top of the windpipe that contains the vocal cords, which produce the human voice; voice box. |
| metamorphic |
showing or related to changes in the structure of rock. [1/2 definitions] |
| nest |
a structure used by a bird to lay eggs and rear young. Nests are built in trees and other protected places using materials such as twigs and mud. [1/5 definitions] |
| pier |
a long, flat structure built out from land over water that is used for landing boats; dock. [1/2 definitions] |
| pillar |
a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a decoration or monument. |
| pillory |
a wooden structure that had holes for holding a person's head and hands. Pillories were used in early America to punish people who had broken the law by having them displayed in this way and be laughed at by the public. |
| play structure |
a large structure, often made of metal or wood, that is built for children to climb and play on. Play structures are most often found in school playgrounds or parks. |
| porch |
a structure, either open or having windows or screens, that is attached to the outside of a house; sun porch; veranda. [1/2 definitions] |
| pyramid |
a huge stone structure that is shaped like a pyramid. Pyramids were built long ago as tombs in Egypt and as temples in Mexico. [1/3 definitions] |
| rattlesnake |
a venomous snake found in North, Central, and South America. A rattlesnake has a structure at the end of its tail that makes a rattling sound when the snake shakes it. |
| remodel |
to change the design or structure of. |
| roof |
anything that resembles such a surface or structure. [1/2 definitions] |
| ruin |
(often plural) the remains of a structure after it has been severely damaged or left to decay. [1/8 definitions] |
| seesaw |
a type of play structure made up of a long board attached to and supported by a device in the middle. Although the board is attached, it is allowed to move so that people sitting on each end can alternately go up and down through the air. |
| shell |
a natural structure that protects and completely surrounds certain developing animals, such as birds or reptiles. [2/8 definitions] |
| shelter |
a place or structure that gives protection against weather or danger. [1/5 definitions] |