louver

louver Definition

lou·ver (lo̵̅o̅′vər)

noun

an open turret or lantern on the roof of a medieval building
1. a window or opening furnished with a series of overlapping, horizontal slats arranged so as to admit light and air but shed rain water outward
2. any of these slats
  also louver board
3. any similar arrangement of slats or fins, often adjustable, used to control ventilation, light intensity, etc.
a ventilating slit

Etymology: ME luver < MFr lover < MDu love, gallery (in a theater), akin to OHG louba: see lodge

Also louvre lou′·vre

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louver Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

external: Also available is a range of external weather louvers that compliment the building design and are suitable for most wall configurations.
wooden: Above, on the roof of the hall is a beautifully carved wooden louver, with nine golden vanes supported by beasts.

Modifies a noun

door: Some people use shutters on louver doors separating rooms within the house.

Noun used with modifier

aluminum: Aluminum panels and secure screens with aluminum louvers clad the side and end walls.

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