Chantlate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chantlate is a noun meaning (architecture) A piece of wood fastened near the ends of the rafters, and projecting beyond the wall, to support two or three rows of tiles, so placed to prevent rainwater from trickling down the sides of the wall.
Meaning
(architecture) A piece of wood fastened near the ends of the rafters, and projecting beyond the wall, to support two or three rows of tiles, so placed to prevent rainwater from trickling down the sides of the wall.
Word Forms
- chantlates
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lath, shingle, counterlath, raglet, ashlaring, chaulk.
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