What does ARBOR mean?

Definitions for ARBOR
ˈɑr bərar·bor

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. arbornoun

    tree (as opposed to shrub)

  2. spindle, mandrel, mandril, arbornoun

    any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

  3. arbor, arbour, bower, pergolanoun

    a framework that supports climbing plants

    "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"

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  1. arbor

    An arbor is a structure often found in gardens or parks that is made from interwoven pieces of wood or other materials forming a framework which is typically covered with climbing plants or vines. It can also refer to a shaded, leafy recess, often used for relaxation or dining. In a more broad context, the term "arbor" may refer to a tree or a place with many trees. In mechanical terms, an arbor can refer to the central part of a circular tool or device such as a grinding wheel or the axle in a watch.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Arbornoun

    a kind of latticework formed of, or covered with, vines, branches of trees, or other plants, for shade; a bower

  2. Arbornoun

    a tree, as distinguished from a shrub

  3. Arbornoun

    an axle or spindle of a wheel or opinion

  4. Arbornoun

    a mandrel in lathe turning

  5. Etymology: [OE. herber, herbere, properly a garden of herbs, F. herbier, fr. L. herbarium. See Herb, and cf. Herbarium.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Arbor

    är′bur, n. the Latin word for tree.—adjs. Arborā′ceous, Arbōr′eal, of tree-like character.—n. Arbor-day, in many of the United States, a day yearly set apart for the general planting of trees by school children—in Canada, the first Friday in May.—adj. Arbōr′eous, of or belonging to trees.—ns. Arbores′cence, Arborisā′tion, tree-like growth.—adj. Arbores′cent, growing or formed like a tree: (archit.) branching like a tree.—ns. Ar′boret (obs.), shrubbery: (Spens.) a little tree, shrub; Arborē′tum, a place in which specimens of trees and shrubs are cultivated:—pl. Arborē′ta.—adj. Arboricul′tural.—ns. Ar′boriculture, forestry, the culture of trees, esp. timber-trees; Arboricul′turist; Ar′borist, one who studies trees.—adj. Ar′borous, formed by trees.—Arbor vitæ, a popular name of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Thuja. When the human cerebellum is cut vertically, a tree-like appearance seen receives this name.

  2. Arbor

    är′bur, n. the main support of a machine: an axis or spindle on which a wheel revolves. [L.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. arbor

    In chronometry, a shaft, spindle, or axis.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. ARBOR

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Arbor is ranked #109258 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Arbor surname appeared 162 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Arbor.

    51.8% or 84 total occurrences were White.
    43.2% or 70 total occurrences were Black.
    3.7% or 6 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ARBOR in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ARBOR in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of ARBOR in a Sentence

  1. Warde Manuel:

    We have found someone with high integrity, great character and a coach who has unbelievable knowledge of the game of basketball, juwan has proven himself to be a tremendous leader, a wonderful communicator and a developer of talent. We couldnt have asked for a better role model for the young men in our program. We are excited to welcome back a member of the family to Ann Arbor.

  2. Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor:

    Ann Arbor is not just a basic place. And so, it's our pleasure to. And our drive to focus on affordability and equity and, you know, a moral imperative to take community climate action and sustainability, i've knocked thousands of doors and talked to thousands of people, and people understand that we are in a climate crisis. They know that we can't solve it alone. But they also know that it is our moral imperative to do our part.

  3. Jason Hayes:

    Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor're more in danger from an advancing front of smug than Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor are any sort of climate change or anything like that, because these sorts of decisions to go 100 % electric at the same time as Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor're shutting down everything that's reliable in terms of electricity production — that's just plain dangerous.

  4. Glenn Gass:

    I don't hate all holidays. Just the ones that make me depressed, require me to spend time with family members that just come around for the food, and the ones that require me to get up early and go to church. Arbor Day! can't wait

  5. Desmond Howard:

    Coach Gary Moeller went into Ohio, enemy territory, and snatched up two Heisman Trophy winners in less than 10 years, that's pretty significant and that should be part of Gary Moeller legacy. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Former Michigan football coach Gary Moeller watches the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Wayne State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 4, 2013. Former Michigan, Illinois and Detroit Lions coach Moeller died Monday, July 11, 2022. Gary Moeller was 81. The University of Michigan announced Gary Moeller death, and no cause was provided. ( AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File).

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