cavity wall

cav·i·ty wall

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Definitions of cavity wall words

countable noun cavity wall A cavity wall is a wall that consists of two separate walls with a space between them. Cavity walls help to keep out noise and cold. 3
noun cavity wall a wall that consists of two separate walls, joined by wall-ties, with an airspace between them 3
noun cavity wall a wall built with an enclosed inner space to prevent penetration by water. 1
noun cavity wall (construction) A double wall of masonry connected by an air space. 0

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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