cloison

Definitions of cloison
  1. noun
    a wall erected on the line between two properties and shared by both owners
    synonyms: mur de refend, paroi
  2. noun
    a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
    synonyms: mur de refend
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    mur
    an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
    grenier, mansarde, étage mansardé
    (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof
    pignon
    the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
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    construction
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  3. noun
    partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
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    mur de refend
    a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
  4. noun
    a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
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    type of:
    mur de refend
    a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
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