cupola
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8.6
- noun
- /ˈkjuːpələ/
- Specialized
:
cúpula
- Little cupola cars are chugging around the upper level of the Fibresphere, where they enter a tunnel-like opening labeled "THE WORLD OF FIBRE."
- cupola module
- cupola windows
Examples
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I'll bet you could see way past the Westford Mall from the cupola.
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At its center, a white cupola, large enough for just two people, sat empty.
Fiction book (1991) -
The ones that live in the cupola?
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Chuck was forbidden to go into the cupola.
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No cupola protected them.
Fiction book (1991) -
And yes, when I see photos of ISS astronauts enjoying the view from the Cupola, I think it's fantastic and inspiring, too.
Blog text (1) -
Many believed it was set by two boys who did not attend church that morning, but stayed at the seminary to smoke in the cupola, the farthest point from the kitchen and adult supervision.
Academic text (1991) -
Astronauts observe Earth from the cupola of the International Space Station, enjoying a breathtaking view of the planet.
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The cupola provides a unique perspective, allowing scientists to monitor spacewalks and activities outside the station.
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During the mission, they spent hours in the cupola, captivated by the stunning panoramic displays of the stars and cosmos.
Synonyms
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6.4
A round roof on top of a building that holds a telescope for looking at the sky or surrounding area
A small dome-shaped structure found on buildings or in the body
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cupola is the same word as the small dome on a building and comes from cup, meaning 'small cup', so imagine a cup-shaped viewing bubble. That's why a cupola on a space station is a round, dome-like module with many windows for looking outside.