cavity wallnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌkæv.ɪ.ti ˈwɔːl/us/ˌkæv.ə.t̬i ˈwɑːl/a wall of a building formed from two walls with a space, usually for air, between them. It is made in this way to keep out water and cold air.
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Parts of buildings: walls & parts of walls
- alcove
- balcony
- baseboard
- chimney breast
- clapboard
- damp course
- drystone wall
- moulding
- niche
- open-plan
- plasterboard
- recess
- sconce
- siding
- skirting board
- stall
- stonework
- terrace
- walled
- woodwork
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