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damp course ThesaurusNoun | 1. | damp course - a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the buildingdamp-proof courserow, course - (construction) a layer of masonry; "a course of bricks" | Translationsdamp course
damp course[¦damp ‚kȯrs] (civil engineering) A layer of impervious material placed horizontally in a wall to keep out water. damp course, damp check, dampproof courseIn masonry, an impervious horizontal layer of material (as tile, dense limestone, metal, etc.) to prevent the capillary entrance of moisture from the ground or a lower course, but used also below copings, above roof level in chimneys, and elsewhere to stop downward seepage.damp course
Synonyms for damp coursenoun a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the buildingSynonymsRelated Words |