mur

Definitions of mur
  1. noun
    anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect
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    type of:
    objet
    a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
  2. noun
    an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
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    types:
    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
    pignon à redans
    (architecture) a gable having corbie-steps or corbel steps
    type of:
    cloison, mur de refend
    a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
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