| 单词 | clerestory |
| 释义 | clerestory (once / 9426 pages) n WORD FAMILY clerestory: clerestories USAGE EXAMPLESWindows bring in plenty of light on the first floor, and two clerestory windows in the upstairs hallway draw in even more light. Washington Post(Nov 30, 2016) The term clerestory, which is pronounced CLAIR-stor-ee, comes from ancient Egypt, and was used to describe upper windows in temples. Wall Street Journal(Nov 23, 2016) Clerestory windows allow light and ocean breezes deeper indoors, negating the need for air-conditioning. Los Angeles Times(Sep 10, 2016) n part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light Syn|Hyper clearstory window a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air |
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