Shade

Description

1) An area darkened by the blocking of light. Shaded exterior surfaces, such as buildings and trees are more susceptible to microbiological growths due to the lack of sunshine.

2) An apparatus used to block light, such as a window shade. Shades are often used to block radiation sunlight thereby minimizing heating and radiation UV radiation exposure.

Synonyms and Related Terms

1: shading; shadow

2: shades; blinds

Authority

• Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000

• Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shade (accessed Mar. 16, 2006)