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Architectuur en Bouw - Muren

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die met muren te maken hebben, zoals "zolder", "borstwering" en "kraagsteen".

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attic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of wall, specifically a low wall or parapet that extends above the main roofline of a building

attic, attic muur

attic, attic muur

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bracket
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a architectural element that projects from a wall to support or adorn another element, such as a shelf, beam, or cornice

console, steun

console, steun

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parapet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a low protective wall or railing built along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or other elevated structure to prevent people from falling

parapet, borstwering

parapet, borstwering

Ex: The modern office building had a sleek glass parapet, adding a contemporary touch to its architectural design .Het moderne kantoorgebouw had een strakke glazen **borstwering**, wat een eigentijdse touch aan het architectonische ontwerp toevoegde.
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rampart
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a defensive wall or barrier, typically around a fort or city, used for protection

wal, vestingmuur

wal, vestingmuur

Ex: From the top of the rampart, they could see the enemy 's approach across the plain .Vanaf de top van de **wal** konden ze de vijand over de vlakte zien naderen.
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breast
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the upper part of a wall, typically referring to the portion that is above a lintel or a horizontal projection

borst, bovenste deel van de muur

borst, bovenste deel van de muur

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crenel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a notched or indented opening in a battlement or parapet, typically used for observation or defensive purposes

kanteel, schietgat

kanteel, schietgat

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corbel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a piece of stone or wood protruding from a wall, supporting its above structure

kraagsteen,  console

kraagsteen, console

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curtain wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a non-structural exterior wall system made of lightweight materials, such as glass, providing a protective barrier and allowing natural light into a building

gordijngevel, lichte gevel

gordijngevel, lichte gevel

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screen wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wall constructed primarily for the purpose of screening or enclosing an area, often made of decorative materials and providing privacy or protection

schermwand, scheidingswand

schermwand, scheidingswand

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niche
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a hollow space in a wall, used for putting in decorative objects such a statue, or other decorative items

nis, uitsparing

nis, uitsparing

Ex: The hallway was illuminated by light fixtures set into niches along the walls , creating a warm and inviting ambiance .De gang werd verlicht door lichtarmaturen die in **nissen** langs de muren waren geplaatst, wat een warme en uitnodigende sfeer creëerde.
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perpend
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the vertical joint or seam between two bricks or stones in a masonry wall

verticale voeg, verticale voeglijn

verticale voeg, verticale voeglijn

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quoin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones

hoek, hoeksteen

hoek, hoeksteen

Ex: The Victorian mansion featured contrasting quoins in red brick , highlighting the architectural details of the building 's exterior .Het Victoriaanse herenhuis had contrasterende **hoekstenen** van rode baksteen, waardoor de architectonische details van de buitenkant van het gebouw werden benadrukt.
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reveal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the vertical side or edge of a door or window frame that is set back from the surrounding wall surface

onthuller, post

onthuller, post

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splay
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an angled or sloping surface, typically found on the sides or edges of a window or door opening, creating a wider opening towards the inside of a wall

uitsparing, helling

uitsparing, helling

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squint
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a diagonal or oblique opening or passage in a wall, typically found in architecture, allowing a view or passage between different spaces or rooms

een diagonale of schuine opening of doorgang in een muur,  typisch gevonden in architectuur

een diagonale of schuine opening of doorgang in een muur, typisch gevonden in architectuur

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water table
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a projecting horizontal molding or ledge located at the base of a building or wall, designed to divert water away from the structure

waterlijst, watertafel

waterlijst, watertafel

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band
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a horizontal decorative or structural element that runs along the exterior or interior of a building, typically separating different sections or adding visual interest to the architecture

band, fries

band, fries

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load-bearing wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a structural wall that supports the weight of the building or a significant portion of it, transmitting the load to the foundation and other structural elements

dragende muur, steunmuur

dragende muur, steunmuur

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exterior wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wall that forms the outer boundary of a building, separating the interior space from the external environment

buitenmuur

buitenmuur

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interior wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wall that divides the interior space of a building into separate rooms or areas

binnenmuur, scheidingswand

binnenmuur, scheidingswand

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retaining wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a structure designed to hold back soil or other materials and prevent erosion or the collapse of land

keermuur, retentiemuur

keermuur, retentiemuur

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stud wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a non-load-bearing wall made of vertical wooden or metal studs covered with materials such as drywall or paneling

stijlwand, frame wand

stijlwand, frame wand

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concrete wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a solid structure made of concrete that provides strength, durability, and stability to a building or structure

betonnen muur, betonwand

betonnen muur, betonwand

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brick wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a construction made of bricks, typically arranged in a pattern, that forms a sturdy and durable barrier

bakstenen muur, stenen wand

bakstenen muur, stenen wand

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stone wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a structure built using stones or rocks, typically stacked together, to create a solid and enduring barrier

stenen muur, muur van steen

stenen muur, muur van steen

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timber wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wall constructed primarily using timber or wood as the main material

houten wand, houten muur

houten wand, houten muur

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glass wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a transparent or translucent barrier made of glass that separates or divides spaces while allowing visual connection between them

glazen wand, glazen scheidingswand

glazen wand, glazen scheidingswand

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green wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a plant-covered vertical structure that can be attached to a building wall, particularly when there is not enough space for plants to grow on the ground

groene muur, plantenmuur

groene muur, plantenmuur

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temporary wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a partition or barrier that is intended for short-term use and can be easily installed, removed, or repositioned without causing permanent structural changes to a space

tijdelijke muur, tijdelijke scheidingswand

tijdelijke muur, tijdelijke scheidingswand

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boundary wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a structure built to mark and enclose the boundary or perimeter of a property, providing separation and security between neighboring properties or areas

grensmuur, omheiningsmuur

grensmuur, omheiningsmuur

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fire-rated wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a specially constructed wall that is designed and built to resist the spread of fire for a specified period of time, providing a barrier to limit the fire's progression and protect adjacent areas or structures

brandwerende muur, vuurvaste wand

brandwerende muur, vuurvaste wand

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clerestory
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a high section of a wall, typically containing windows or other openings, that allows natural light to enter a building while providing a sense of height and airiness to the interior space

lichtbeuk, hoge wandgedeelte

lichtbeuk, hoge wandgedeelte

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coping
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the protective covering or cap placed on top of a wall, parapet, or other architectural element to prevent water infiltration, enhance structural integrity, and provide a finished appearance

afdekking, afwerkingslaag

afdekking, afwerkingslaag

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coping stone
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the individual stone unit or element that forms the topmost layer or cap of a wall, parapet, or similar architectural feature, serving as a protective and decorative covering

afdeksteen, muurkop

afdeksteen, muurkop

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cap
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the uppermost layer or finishing element placed on the top of a wall, providing protection from weather elements and giving a completed appearance to the structure

dop, afdekking

dop, afdekking

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wainscot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a decorative paneling or covering applied to the lower part of a wall, typically extending from the floor to a certain height, often made of wood or other materials

wandbetimmering, paneel

wandbetimmering, paneel

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paneling
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the application of decorative panels or boards to enhance the appearance of walls or other surfaces, adding texture and visual interest to the space

betimmering,  wandbekleding

betimmering, wandbekleding

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partition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wall or piece of glass that is used to divide different parts of a building

scheidingswand, partitie

scheidingswand, partitie

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party wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a shared boundary wall between two adjacent properties or structures

gemeenschappelijke muur, scheidingsmuur

gemeenschappelijke muur, scheidingsmuur

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recess
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small indented area or alcove set back into a wall or other surface

uitsparing, nis

uitsparing, nis

Ex: The recess in the corner of the garden was a perfect spot for a small fountain .De **nis** in de hoek van de tuin was een perfecte plek voor een kleine fontein.
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divider
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a partition or object used to separate or divide a larger space into distinct sections, providing visual or physical separation between areas for functional or aesthetic purposes

scheider, afscheider

scheider, afscheider

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shoji screen
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a traditional Japanese folding screen or room divider made of a wooden frame and translucent paper or fabric panels, allowing diffused light to pass through while providing privacy and aesthetic beauty

shoji-scherm, shoji-afscheiding

shoji-scherm, shoji-afscheiding

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wing wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a short wall extending from a main structure, often found at the sides of bridges or buildings, providing support or separation

vleugelmuur, steunmuur

vleugelmuur, steunmuur

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reglet
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small groove in a wall or surface used to hide the edge of another material or component

gleuf

gleuf

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drip
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a projecting edge used to redirect water away from a building's surface

dakgoot, waterlijst

dakgoot, waterlijst

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grille
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a framework of bars or slats used to cover or protect openings while allowing airflow or visibility

rooster

rooster

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gable
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the upper part of a house wall in the shape of a triangle where it meets a sloping roof

gevel, dakgevel

gevel, dakgevel

Ex: The historic barn had a gambrel gable roof, providing ample space for storage in the loft area.De historische schuur had een gambrel-**gevel**dak, dat veel opslagruimte bood in de zolderruimte.
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gable end
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the vertical wall surface that forms the triangular end of a building or structure, enclosed by the gable

gevelwand, geveleinde

gevelwand, geveleinde

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gable wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the specific gable end wall or any wall within the gable structure

gevelmuur, gevelwand

gevelmuur, gevelwand

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corbie step
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a decorative architectural feature consisting of a series of stone steps or corbels that project horizontally from a gable wall or vertical surface

kraagtrede, decoratieve trede

kraagtrede, decoratieve trede

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cullis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small groove or channel in a stone or masonry surface used for directing water flow

een kleine groef of kanaal in een stenen of metselwerkoppervlak dat wordt gebruikt om de waterstroom te sturen, een groef of kanaal in een stenen oppervlak ontworpen om water te geleiden

een kleine groef of kanaal in een stenen of metselwerkoppervlak dat wordt gebruikt om de waterstroom te sturen, een groef of kanaal in een stenen oppervlak ontworpen om water te geleiden

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