1. a canvas or fabric canopy stretched over a frame, used on boats to provide shade
Usage: nautical; also called bimini top

Examples

• The captain installed a bimini on the fishing boat to protect passengers from the sun.
• We sat under the bimini while cruising along the coast.
• The bimini top flapped in the wind as the yacht moved through the water.
• On hot days, the bimini provides essential shade on deck.
• The new bimini was made from durable marine-grade fabric.