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clerestory

 

[ หˆklษ›rษชstษ”หri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture

A clerestory is a high section of wall that contains windows, usually located above eye level. It serves to bring light into the central parts of a building, such as churches or large halls, by allowing natural light to enter from above.

Synonyms

high window, lightwell

Examples of usage

  • The cathedral's stunning clerestory illuminated the nave.
  • They installed a clerestory to enhance the natural light in the meeting room.
  • The modern design featured clerestory windows for energy efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "clerestory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clerestรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅ‡เคฐเคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Oberlicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jendela tinggi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะบะฝะพ ะฐั‚ั€ั–ัƒะผัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okno gรณrne

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใ‚ขใ‚นใƒˆใƒผใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clerestory

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ventana clerestorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผksek pencere

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋ ˆ๋ ˆ์Šคํ† ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงูุฐุฉ ุนู„ูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okno clerestory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okno clerestory

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜็ช—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stropna okna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกr gluggi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐั€ั‹ ั‚ะตั€ะตะทะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒคแƒแƒœแƒฏแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผksษ™k pษ™ncษ™rษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ventana clerestorio

Etymology

The word 'clerestory' comes from the Middle English 'clerestorie', which itself is derived from the Old French 'clere storie' and the Latin 'clerestorius'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the elevated windows that illuminate the interiors of large buildings, particularly churches. Historically, clerestories were essential in Gothic architecture, allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the structure while maintaining the structural integrity of high walls. The concept has evolved but remains integral in modern architectural design, emphasizing sustainability and natural lighting.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,879, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.