impalcatura

Definitions of impalcatura
  1. noun
    a structure supporting or containing something
    synonyms: armatura, edificio, intelaiatura, montatura, ossatura, scheletro, telaio
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    pergola
    a framework that supports climbing plants
    infisso
    the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
    stendibiancheria, stendino
    a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
    cornicione, mantovana
    a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
    gratella, griglia, grigliata
    a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
    melario
    a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
    cannicciata, paniere, traforo
    framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
    cornice, incorniciatura
    a framework in which a picture is mounted
    cremagliera, rastrelliera
    framework for holding objects
    fusciacca
    a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
    lettiga
    a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
    capriata
    a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
    bargiglio
    framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence
    bifora, finestra, finestrino, vetrina
    a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
    barbecue
    a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors
    bow window
    a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house
    rastrelliera
    a rack for holding dishes as dishwater drains off of them
    abbaino
    a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
    greppia
    a rack that holds hay for feeding livestock
    graticcio
    mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
    incastonatura
    a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
    invetriata
    a large window with a single pane (usually overlooking a view)
    rosone
    circular window filled with tracery
    lucernario, osteriggio
    a window in a roof to admit daylight
    vetrata
    a window made of stained glass
    soprapporta
    a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
    graticcio
    latticework used to support climbing plants
    capra, cavalletto
    sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop
    type of:
    appoggio, sostegno, supporto
    a structure that serves to support something
  2. noun
    a system of scaffolds
  3. noun
    the underlying structure
    synonyms: intelaiatura
  4. noun
    a temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers
    synonyms: bilancia, castello, ponte, ponteggio
  5. noun
    a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
    synonyms: intelaiatura
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