Eine leicht auf- u. abbaubare u. transportierbare Behelfsunterkunft aus Leinwand (meist zusammenknöpfbare Z.bahnen), durch Z.pflöcke (Heringe) am Erdboden verankert. Z.e waren urspr. die transportable Wohnung nomad. Jäger- u. Hirtenstämme.
1. (chiefly British) A large tent set up for an outdoor party, reception, or exhibition
2. A permanent canopy often of metal and glass projecting over an entrance (as of a hotel or theater)
3. A sign usually over the entrance of a theater or arena that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers
A portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); SYN. collapsible shelter.