Cupola

['kjuːpələ] or ['kjupələ]

Definition

(noun.) a roof in the form of a dome.

(noun.) a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting.

Edited by Blair--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A roof having a rounded form, hemispherical or nearly so; also, a ceiling having the same form. When on a large scale it is usually called dome.

(n.) A small structure standing on the top of a dome; a lantern.

(n.) A furnace for melting iron or other metals in large quantity, -- used chiefly in foundries and steel works.

(n.) A revolving shot-proof turret for heavy ordnance.

(n.) The top of the spire of the cochlea of the ear.

Typed by Elbert

Definition

n. a spherical vault or concave ceiling on the top of a building: the internal part of a dome: a dome.—v.t. to furnish with such.

Edited by Albert