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louvres

/ˈluːvərz/ /ˈluːvrəz/

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noun

Lüftungsturm, Dachreiter

A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.

Examples :

"The old castle had louvres on the roof to let out smoke from the kitchen fires. "

Das alte Schloss hatte Lüftungstürme auf dem Dach, um den Rauch der Küchenfeuer abziehen zu lassen.

architecture building

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noun

Lamellen, Jalousien

(chiefly in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc.

Examples :

"The sunlight streamed through the louvres of the beach house window, creating stripes of light on the floor while keeping out the harsh midday heat. "

Das Sonnenlicht strömte durch die Lamellen des Fensters des Strandhauses und erzeugte Lichtstreifen auf dem Boden, während es die grelle Mittagshitze fernhielt.

architecture building

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noun

Lamellen

Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.

Examples :

"The car's hood had small louvres, allowing air to circulate and keep the engine cool. "

Die Motorhaube des Autos hatte kleine Lamellen, die die Luft zirkulieren ließen und den Motor kühl hielten.

architecture part vehicle building