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Record 1 1999-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
DEF

A brick or large stone reaching through a wall so as to appear on both sides of it and acting as binder.

Key term(s)
  • perpin
  • perpend stone
  • perpent stone
  • perpin stone
  • parpend stone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
DEF

Désigne tout élément de construction taillé ou moulé (pierre, moellon, brique, ...) qui présente un parement sur chacune des deux faces d'un mur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Albañilería
DEF

Piedra que atraviesa toda la pared.

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