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Alcove
noun · 78% connection
A recessed portion of a room, or a small room opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain a bed; a lateral recess in a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Apse
noun · 78% connection
A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church, having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular termination, and, most often, projec…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Arch
noun · 78% connection
Usually a curved member made up of separate wedge-shaped solids, with the joints between them disposed in the direction of the radii o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Balcony
noun · 78% connection
A platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually resting on brackets or consoles, and inclosed by a parapet; as, a balcony i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Bastion
noun · 78% connection
A work projecting outward from the main inclosure of a fortification, consisting of two faces and two flanks, and so constructed that…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Bond
noun · 78% connection
The union or tie of the several stones or bricks forming a wall. The bricks may be arranged for this purpose in several different ways…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Bulge
verb · 78% connection
To swell or jut out; to bend outward, as a wall when it yields to pressure; to be protuberant; as, the wall bulges.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Bumkin
noun · 78% connection
A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Casement
noun · 78% connection
A window sash opening on hinges affixed to the upright side of the frame into which it is fitted. (Poetically) A window.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Catherine wheel
unknown · 78% connection
Same as Rose window and Wheel window. Called also Catherine-wheel window.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Confessional
noun · 78% connection
The recess, seat, or inclosed place, where a priest sits to hear confessions; often a small structure furnished with a seat for the pr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Corona
noun · 78% connection
The projecting part of a Classic cornice, the under side of which is cut with a recess or channel so as to form a drip. See Illust. of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Detrusion
noun · 78% connection
The act of thrusting or driving down or outward; outward thrust.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Drawing-room
noun · 78% connection
A room appropriated for the reception of company; a room to which company withdraws from the dining room.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Drum
noun · 78% connection
One of the cylindrical, or nearly cylindrical, blocks, of which the shaft of a column is composed; also, a vertical wall, whether circ…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Embrace
noun · 78% connection
To attempt to influence corruptly, as a jury or court.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Embracery
noun · 78% connection
An attempt to influence a court, jury, etc., corruptly, by promises, entreaties, money, entertainments, threats, or other improper ind…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
Extortion
noun · 78% connection
The offense committed by an officer who corruptly claims and takes, as his fee, money, or other thing of value, that is not due, or mo…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: window, forming, recess, room, projecting.
