clerestory

A noun referring to an upper section of a wall, typically in a church or large building, that rises above an adjoining roof and contains windows to admit light.

• 🇩🇪Oberer Teil einer Wand, meist in einer Kirche oder einem großen Gebäude, der über das angrenzende Dach hinausragt und Fenster zur Lichtzufuhr enthält.

1. Architectural feature C2 formal art

   An upper part of a wall in a building, typically a church or large hall, that contains a series of windows to let in light, rising above the roof of a lower section.

   • The cathedral's clerestory allowed natural light to flood the nave.
   • Medieval architects designed the clerestory to illuminate the interior.
   • The clerestory windows were decorated with stained glass.

   🇩🇪Obergaden

   Synonyme: clearstory

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• clerestory's possessive singular form