damp course

/dæmp kɔrs/
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Other forms: damp courses

Definitions of damp course
  1. noun
    a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building
    synonyms: damp-proof course
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    type of:
    course, row
    (construction) a layer of masonry
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