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tall building [¦tȯl ¦bil·diŋ] (civil engineering) A structure that, because of its height, is affected by lateral forces due to wind or earthquake to the extent that the forces constitute an important element in structural design. Also known as high-rise building. 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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His companion led him into a tall building, talking noisily all the time about the pals whom he had just left. They seemed to be falling right into the middle of a big city which had many tall buildings with glass domes and sharp-pointed spires. "Ulla, ulla, ulla, ulla," wailed that superhuman note-- great waves of sound sweeping down the broad, sunlit road- way, between the tall buildings on each side. |
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