canopy canopy /ˈkænəpi/

noun

1. A covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather  ( canopy )
   a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather
    The canopy provided shade during the outdoor wedding.
   The canopy provided shade during the outdoor wedding.
   
   
2. The umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air  ( canopy )
   the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air
    The skydiver's canopy unfurled, slowing his descent towards the ground.
   The skydiver's canopy unfurled, slowing his descent towards the ground.
   
   
3. The transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit  ( canopy )
   the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit
    As the pilot prepared for landing, he closed the canopy of his aircraft cockpit.
   As the pilot prepared for landing, he closed the canopy of his aircraft cockpit.
   
   

verb

1. Cover with a canopy  ( canopy )
   cover with a canopy