Mansard
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mansard is an adjective meaning (of a roof) having two slopes on each side, the lower being steeper than the upper.
Meaning
(of a roof) having two slopes on each side, the lower being steeper than the upper.
More Meanings
- A mansard roof
- The upper storey of a building, surrounded by such a roof
Word Forms
- mansards
Synonyms for mansard
Depending on context, synonyms include hipped.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hipped, duplex, monopitch, gabled, double-masted, pitched.
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