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embrasure definition

em·bra·sure (em brā′z̸hər, im-)

noun

  1. an opening (for a door, window, etc.), esp. one with the sides slanted so that it is wider on the inside than on the outside
  2. an opening (in a wall or parapet) with the sides slanting outward to increase the angle of fire of a gun

Etymology: Fr < obs. embraser, to widen an opening, earlier ébraser < ?

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embrasure Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • splay: North wall: splayed window embrasures only, with a broad gap to the north transept at the east end.

Adjective modifier

  • rectangular: West wall: devoid of features except for splayed rectangular embrasure which narrows to the two-centred tower doorway at its far end.

Noun used with modifier

  • gun: The North Pier can just be made out through the gun embrasures.

Preposition: of

  • doorway: Three splayed windows and a simple cambered reveal to the embrasure of former south doorway; two 19thC marble memorials.

Preposition: with

  • lintel: East wall: splayed window embrasure with wooden lintel.

Preposition: for

  • door: West wall: simple rectangular embrasure for west door.
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