sole
Definitions of sole
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structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structuresynonyms: semelletypes:seuilthe sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorwayappui de fenêtrethe sill of a window; the horizontal member at the bottom of the window frametype of:élément de constructionsupport that is a constituent part of any structure or building
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