Louver
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈluːvə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Louver is a noun meaning A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.
Meaning
A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.
More Meanings
- Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.
- (chiefly in the plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc.
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 […].
Word Forms
- louvers
- louvre
Synonyms for louver
Depending on context, synonyms include fin, louvre.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fin, louvre, grille, slat, screen, grill.
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