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clerestory

/ˈklɪə.stɔː.ri/

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noun

/ˈklɪə.stɔː.ri/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее верхнюю часть стены, обычно в церкви или большом здании, которая возвышается над примыкающей крышей и содержит окна для пропускания света.

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.

  1. Architectural featureC2formalart

    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.

    ruКлересторий

    • 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.

    Synonymsclearstory

Forms
  • clerestories plural form
  • clerestories' possessive plural form
  • clerestory's possessive singular form