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clearstory: see clerestory clerestory or clearstory , a part of a building whose walls rise higher than the roofs of adjoining parts of the structure. Pierced by windows, it is chiefly a device for obtaining extra light.
..... Click the link for more information. . clerestory, clearstory 1. a row of windows in the upper part of the wall of a church that divides the nave from the aisle, set above the aisle roof 2. the part of the wall in which these windows are set clerestory, clerestory window clerestory, 2 A 1.An upper zone of wall pierced with windows that admit light to the center of a lofty room. 2. A window so placed. (See illustration p. 218.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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