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clerestoryenUK
 clerestorynave wall of a Gothic cathedralA. clerestoryB. triforiumC. arcadeclere·sto·ry also clear·sto·ry C0398100 (klîr′stôr′ē)n. pl. clere·sto·ries 1. The upper part of the nave, transepts, and choir of a church, containing windows that rise above the roofs of the aisles.2. A similar structure admitting light into an ancient building such as an Egyptian temple or a Roman basilica.3. An upper portion of a wall containing windows, especially when rising above a lower roof.
[Middle English clerestorie : perhaps cler, giving light, clear; see clear + storie, tier; see story2.]clerestory (ˈklɪəˌstɔːrɪ) or clearstoryn, pl -ries1. (Architecture) a row of windows in the upper part of the wall of a church that divides the nave from the aisle, set above the aisle roof2. (Architecture) the part of the wall in which these windows are set. Compare blindstorey[C15: from clear + storey] ˈclereˌstoried, ˈclearˌstoried adjclere•sto•ry or clear•sto•ry (ˈklɪərˌstɔr i, -ˌstoʊr i)
n., pl. -ries. a portion of an interior rising above adjacent rooftops and having windows admitting daylight. [1375–1425; <clere clear + story story2] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  clerestory - part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting lightclearstorywindow - a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air |
TranslationsclerestoryenUK
clerestory or clearstory (both: klĭr`stōr'ē, –stôr'ē), a part of a building whose walls rise higher than the roofs of adjoining parts of the structure. Pierced by windows, it is chiefly a device for obtaining extra light. It had an early use in certain Egyptian temples, as at Karnak, and was used later in the great halls of Roman basilicas. It became a characteristic element of medieval churches, receiving its fullest development in churches of the Gothic period.ClerestoryAn upper story or row of windows rising above the adjoining parts of the building, designed as a means of admitting increased light into the inner space of the building. clerestory[′klir‚stȯr·ē] (architecture) The upward extension of enclosed space achieved by bringing a windowed wall up to interrupt the slope of the roof. clerestory, clerestory window  clerestory, 2 A 1.An upper zone of wall pierced with windows that admit light to the center of a lofty room. 2. A window so placed. (See illustration p. 218.)clerestory, clearstory1. a row of windows in the upper part of the wall of a church that divides the nave from the aisle, set above the aisle roof 2. the part of the wall in which these windows are set clerestoryenUK
Synonyms for clerestorynoun part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting lightSynonymsRelated Words |