What does louver mean?
Louver means A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light..
Louver
/ˈluːvə/ · noun
Meaning
A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light..
Definitions by Sense
- A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.
- (chiefly in the plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc.
- Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.
Example Sentences
But darknesse dred and daily night did hover / Through all the inner parts, wherein they dwelt; / Ne lightned was with window, nor with lover, / But with continuall candle-light […].
Synonyms for louver
Antonyms for louver
Related Words
Word Forms
- louvers
- loover
- louvre
- lover
- lovour
- luffer
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for louver?
Common synonyms include fin, louvre.
What is the opposite of louver?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use louver in a sentence?
But darknesse dred and daily night did hover / Through all the inner parts, wherein they dwelt; / Ne lightned was with window, nor with lover, / But with continuall candle-light […].
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