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louvring

lou·vre
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loo-ver]
    • /ˈlu vər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loo-ver]
    • /ˈlu vər/

Definitions of louvring word

  • verb with object louvring to make a louver in; add louvers to: to louver a door. 1
  • noun louvring any of a series of narrow openings framed at their longer edges with slanting, overlapping fins or slats, adjustable for admitting light and air while shutting out rain. 1
  • noun louvring a fin or slat framing such an opening. 1
  • noun louvring a ventilating turret or lantern, as on the roof of a medieval building. 1
  • noun louvring any of a system of slits formed in the hood of an automobile, the door of a metal locker, etc., used especially for ventilation. 1
  • noun louvring a door, window, or the like, having adjustable louvers. 1

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Origin of louvring

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English lover < Middle French lovier < Middle Dutch love gallery. See lobby

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Parts of speech for Louvring

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

louvring popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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