"stringcourse" meaning in All languages combined

See stringcourse on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: stringcourses [plural]
Etymology: string + course Etymology templates: {{compound|en|string|course}} string + course Head templates: {{en-noun}} stringcourse (plural stringcourses)
  1. (architecture) A thin projecting course of brickwork or stone that runs horizontally around a building, typically to emphasize the junction between floors. Categories (topical): Architecture Synonyms: string course
    Sense id: en-stringcourse-en-noun-bKdJcYHV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: architecture

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