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louver

/ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/

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noun

Люкарна, слуховое окно

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

Examples :

"Sunlight streamed into the old library through the louver on the roof, illuminating the dusty books. "

Солнечный свет лился в старую библиотеку через слуховое окно на крыше, освещая пыльные книги.

architecture building

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noun

Жалюзи, ставни

(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 louvers of the window, casting striped shadows across the living room floor. "

Солнечный свет проникал сквозь жалюзи окна, отбрасывая полосатые тени на пол гостиной.

architecture building material

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noun

Жалюзи, решетка

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

Examples :

"The mechanic adjusted the louver on the car's hood to improve engine cooling. "

Механик отрегулировал жалюзи на капоте автомобиля, чтобы улучшить охлаждение двигателя.

architecture vehicle part building