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Clerestory (Noun)

Meaning

Part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The church's high vaulted ceiling was dominated by a clerestory, its narrow windows filtering in a kaleidoscope of colors from the stained glass.
  • To bring in more natural light to the once gloomy great hall, medieval builders added a clerestory around the perimeter of the interior.
  • The unique feature of the historic train station was its clerestory, permitting sunlight to radiate onto the bustling concourse below.
  • Behind the intricate stone carvings, a clerestory ran along the entire length of the nave, letting in shafts of light to illuminate the decorative frescoes.
  • Restorers delicately preserved the original clerestory as part of the home's historic makeover, effectively merging past elegance with modern functionality.

Synonyms

  • Clearstory
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