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FENETRE LARMIER [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
DEF

A window over the casement of which projects a canopy to throw off rainwater.

CONT

... its [of a chapel] exterior is distinguished by a sense of massiveness emphasized by deep set hooded windows.

OBS

"hood": In building, a caplike projection as a canopy over casement windows to give protection, in addition to the drip cap ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
OBS

"larmier" : Moulure droite, disposée en saillie au sommet d'un ensemble décoratif, qu'elle préserve de la pluie grâce à une petite rainure appelée "coupe-larme", destinée à arrêter les filets d'eau et à les faire tomber directement sur le sol.

Key term(s)
  • fenêtre à larmier

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