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clerestory
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clerestory
n.
upper wall and row of windows in a cathedral (Architecture)
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Clerestory
In architecture, a clerestory (; lit. clear storey, also clearstory, clearstorey, or overstorey) is a high section of wall that contains windows above eye level. The purpose is to admit light, fresh air, or both.
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clerestory
Noun
1. part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
(synonym) clearstory
(hypernym) window
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Clerestory
(n.)
The upper story of the nave of a church, containing windows, and rising above the aisle roofs.
The upper story of the nave of a church, containing windows, and rising above the aisle roofs.
(n.)
Same as Clearstory.
Same as Clearstory.
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clerestory
Synonyms and related words:
entresol, first floor, flat, floor, ground floor, level, mezzanine, mezzanine floor, rez-de-chaussee, ridgepole, roof, roofpole, rooftop, story, street floor, surface, top, top floor, top side, topside, topsides, upper side, upside
entresol, first floor, flat, floor, ground floor, level, mezzanine, mezzanine floor, rez-de-chaussee, ridgepole, roof, roofpole, rooftop, story, street floor, surface, top, top floor, top side, topside, topsides, upper side, upside
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