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Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met muren, zoals "attic", "parapet" en "corbel".

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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

attiek, zolderwand

attiek, zolderwand

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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, hoeksteun

console, hoeksteun

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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, balkonafscheiding

parapet, balkonafscheiding

Ex: The modern office building had a sleek parapet, adding a contemporary touch to its architectural design .
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rampart
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

wal, verdedigingsmuur

wal, verdedigingsmuur

Ex: From the top of rampart, they could see the enemy 's approach across the plain .
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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

muurdeel, wanddeel

muurdeel, wanddeel

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crenel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cellen, schietgat

cellen, schietgat

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corbel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

console, steunblok

console, steunblok

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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

gevelwand, gelaagd wandpaneel

gevelwand, gelaagd wandpaneel

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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, afschermwand

schermwand, afschermwand

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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

niche, nis

niche, nis

Ex: The hallway was illuminated by light fixtures set niches along the walls , creating a warm and inviting ambiance .
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perpend
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

voeg, naad

voeg, naad

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quoin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hoeksteen, steenhoek

hoeksteen, steenhoek

Ex: The Victorian mansion featured quoins in red brick , highlighting the architectural details of the building 's exterior .
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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

stijl, kozijn

stijl, kozijn

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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

verloop, schuinvlak

verloop, schuinvlak

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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

squint, squintopening

squint, squintopening

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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, waterpas

waterlijst, waterpas

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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, lijst

band, lijst

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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

draagwand, dragende muur

draagwand, dragende muur

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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

buitengevel, exterieurwand

buitengevel, exterieurwand

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interior wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

interne muur, binnenmuur

interne muur, binnenmuur

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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

ondersteuningsmuur, retentiewand

ondersteuningsmuur, retentiewand

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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

stucwand, staanderwand

stucwand, staanderwand

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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

betonwand, betonnen muur

betonwand, betonnen muur

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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 muur

bakstenen muur, stenen muur

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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, steenbouw

stenen muur, steenbouw

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timber wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

houten muur, timberwand

houten muur, timberwand

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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

glaswand, glazen wand

glaswand, glazen wand

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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 wand, groene muur

groene wand, groene muur

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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 wand, afscheiding

tijdelijke wand, afscheiding

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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, erfafscheiding

grensmuur, erfafscheiding

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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 wand, branddragende wand

brandwerende wand, branddragende 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

clerestory, bovenlicht

clerestory, bovenlicht

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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, toplaag

afdekking, toplaag

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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

daksteen, afdekkingssteen

daksteen, afdekkingssteen

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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

topstuk, afdekking

topstuk, 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, panelenwand

wandbetimmering, panelenwand

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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

paneelwand, bekleding

paneelwand, bekleding

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partition
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

scheidingswand, wand

scheidingswand, wand

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party wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a shared boundary wall between two adjacent properties or structures

gemeenschappelijke muur, deelmuur

gemeenschappelijke muur, deelmuur

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recess
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

nische, inham

nische, inham

Ex: recess in the corner of the garden was a perfect spot for a small fountain .
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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

scheidingswand, partition

scheidingswand, partition

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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, scheidingswand

shoji, scheidingswand

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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, zijkantmuur

vleugelmuur, zijkantmuur

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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

regletten, groef

regletten, groef

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drip
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

uitstulping, druiprand

uitstulping, druiprand

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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, traliewerk

rooster, traliewerk

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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, topgevel

gevel, topgevel

Ex: The historic barn had a gambrel gable roof, providing ample space for storage in the loft area.
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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

gevel, topgevel

gevel, topgevel

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gable wall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gevelmuur, hellend muur

gevelmuur, hellend muur

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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

corbie trap, corbeltrap

corbie trap, corbeltrap

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cullis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

geul, sleuf

geul, sleuf

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