hollow wall [′häl·ō ′wȯl]
An exterior wall, usually of masonry, consisting of an outer and inner withe separated by a continuous air space, but connected together by wire or sheet-metal ties. The dead air space provides improved thermal insulation.
(building construction)
A masonry wall provided with an air space between the inner and outer wythes.
cavity wall, hollow masonry wall, hollow wall
cavity wall
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