louver

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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
A ventilating turret or lantern, as on the roof of a medieval building
A slatted opening in a wall, door or window
Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation
A fin or slat framing such an opening
Opening in a wall fitted with slanted slats
A vented opening into the home that has a series of horizontal slats and arranged to permit ventilation but to exclude rain, snow, light, insects, or other living creatures
A wall opening provided with slanted blades, fixed or movable, to allow flow of air inside the building
{i} shutter, opening covered with overlapping slats which can be angled to let in air and light while keeping out rain; one of the angled slats covering an opening (also louvre)
An opening with a series of horizontal slats so an ranged as to permit ventilation but to exclude rain, sun light, or vision See also Attic ventilators
A light source shielding device consisting of a geometrically patterned series of baffles, designed to shield or absorb unwanted light that is visible from certain angles
An opening with horizontal slats used for ventilation in closed spaces
A small lantern
An opening with a series of horizontal slats so arranged as to permit ventilation but to exclude rain, sunlight or vision
one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
Grid type of optical assembly used to control light distribution from a fixture Can range from small-cell plastic to the large-cell anodized aluminum louvers used in parabolic fluorescent fixtures
A metal or plastic accessory used on a luminaire to help prevent glare
An opening with a series of static or movable horizontal slats that permit ventilation but stop rain or sunlight or vision See "ATTIC VENTILATORS"
Arrangement of parallel, horizontal blades or slats of glass, wood, or other material designed to regulate airflow or light penetration. Louvers are often used in windows or doors to allow air or light in while keeping the elements out. They may be either movable or fixed. The term also refers to metal blades covering the intake and exhaust outlets of ventilation and air-conditioning units
A window furnished with a series of sloping slats arranged so as to admit light and to control light intensity
A frame fitted with slats or cross pieces that is fitted into an opening of a light fixture For lighting fixtures, the cross pieces in louvers act to reduce glare from exposed lamps May also improve appearance of fixtures, although they sometimes reduce light output somewhat
A series of vertical baffles designed to cut off light traveling in undesirable directions
a type of "screen" made of translucent or opaque material and geometrically designed to prevent lamps from being viewed directly over a given angle
a type of “screen” made of translucent or opaque material and geometrically designed to prevent lamps from being viewed directly within a given angle
An opening with a series of fixed or movable horizontal slats that permit ventilation but stop rain, sunlight or vision
a slanted board or slat in an opening, overlapping with other boards or slats, and arranged to admit air but to exclude rain
A series of baffles used to shield a source from view at certain angles or to absorb unwanted light
See Lantern, 2 (a)
A slatted opening for ventilation in which the slats are so placed to exclude rain, sunlight or vision
A slatted device installed in the gable, dormer, or soffit to ventilate the space below the roof deck and equalize air temperature and moisture
An opening provided with fixed or movable, slanted fins to allow flow of air
louvre
An alternative spelling of louver in US English; the only spelling of this word in UK English
Louvre
A famous art museum in Paris, France
Louvre
{i} art museum located in Paris (France) since 1793 that is one of the largest museums in the world and a major tourist attraction in Paris, formerly a royal palace
louvered
supplied with louvers for ventilation; "a louvered door
louvered
supplied with louvers for ventilation; "a louvered door"
louvered
Having louvers
louvered
{s} covered with louvers, shuttered; arranged in an overlapping manner
louvers
plural of louver
louvre
lou·vre louvres in AM, use louver A louvre is a door or window with narrow, flat, sloping pieces of wood or glass across its frame. the most famous French museum, which is in Paris and has many important paintings, including the Mona Lisa, and statues, including 'Nike' or the 'Winged Victory'
louvre
A ventilating window covered by sloping slats to exclude rain or light
louvre
Screen made of translucent or opaque components and geometrically disposed to prevent lamps from being directly visible over a given angle
louvre
See Lantern, 2 (a)
louvre
One of the most important museums in the world, the Louvre was constructed by King Philippe-Auguste in 1190 as a fortress In 1360 Charles V transformed the fortress into a royal residence Though famous for its extraordinary collection since 1726, it was not until 1793 that the Louvre opened its doors to the public The collection includes European paintings from 1400-1900, European sculptures from 1100-1900, Asian art, Egyptian art, Greek and Roman art, furniture, and jewelry
louvre
A small lantern
louvre
an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
louvre
A door or window with flat sloping pieces of wood, metal or glass across it to let light or air in while keeping rain out
louvre
one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
louvre
{i} shutter, opening covered with overlapping slats which can be angled to let in air and light while keeping out rain; one of the angled slats covering an opening (also louver)
louvre
Opening in roof (sometimes topped with lantern) to allow smoke to escape from central hearth
louvre
An opening in the roof made to allow smoke to escape
louvred
An alternative US spelling of louvered; the only spelling of this word in UK English
louvred
{s} louvered, covered with louvers, shuttered; arranged in an overlapping manner
louvres
plural of louvre
louver
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