cour

Definitions of cour
  1. noun
    a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen
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    type of:
    espar
    a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
  2. noun
    an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    synonyms: magistrature
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    type of:
    assemblée, rassemblement
    a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose
  3. noun
    a tract of land enclosed for particular activities (sometimes paved and usually associated with buildings)
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    types:
    cour de récréation
    the yard associated with a school
    cimetière
    the yard associated with a church
    type of:
    parcelle
    an extended area of land
  4. noun
    yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play
    synonyms: cour de récréation
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    type of:
    champ, jardin, terrain, terres
    the enclosed land around a house or other building
  5. noun
    an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
    synonyms: cour intérieure
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    type of:
    aire
    a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
  6. noun
    a yard adjoining a barn
    synonyms: basse-cour
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    type of:
    parc
    an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock)
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