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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
attic
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(in architecture) a low wall or façade above the entablature that conceals the roof

attiek, attiekverdieping

attiek, attiekverdieping

Ex: The building's attic rises above the main cornice. 
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bracket
bracket
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a projecting element from a wall that supports or decorates another part, such as a shelf, beam, or cornice

console, wandbeugel

console, wandbeugel

Ex: The shelf rests on decorative brackets. 
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parapet
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 ancient castle's towering stone walls were adorned with decorative parapets, providing both protection and visual interest. 
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rampart
rampart
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

wal, vestingmuur

wal, vestingmuur

Ex: The soldiers stood watch on the rampart, keeping an eye out for any signs of an enemy invasion. 
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breast
breast
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the upper portion of a wall, often the section above a lintel or horizontal projection

bovenste deel van de muur, muurbovenkant

bovenste deel van de muur, muurbovenkant

Ex: The breast of the wall was decorated with intricate carvings. 
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crenel
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
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
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
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
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 cathedral's interior was adorned with ornate niches, each housing a statue of a saint or biblical figure. 
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perpend
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
quoin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hoek, hoeksteen

hoek, hoeksteen

Ex: The Renaissance palace was distinguished by its rusticated quoins, adding texture and visual interest to the corners of the building. 
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reveal
reveal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the vertical edge of a door or window frame, set back from the surrounding wall

de dagkant, de binnenlijst

de dagkant, de binnenlijst

Ex: Paint had chipped along the window reveal. 
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splay
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
squint
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a narrow, angled opening or passage in a wall, often in architecture, allowing sight or movement between spaces

schietgat, kijkgat

schietgat, kijkgat

Ex: The castle's wall featured a small squint for observing the courtyard. 
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water table
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
recess
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

uitsparing, nis

uitsparing, nis

Ex: The children hid their toys in the recess of the wall, where no one would find them. 
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divider
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Tudor-style house had a steeply pitched gable roof, giving it a distinctive silhouette. 
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gable end
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
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
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
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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