Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-ver]
- /ˈlu vər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-ver]
- /ˈlu vər/
Definitions of louvring word
- verb with object louvring to make a louver in; add louvers to: to louver a door. 1
- noun louvring any of a series of narrow openings framed at their longer edges with slanting, overlapping fins or slats, adjustable for admitting light and air while shutting out rain. 1
- noun louvring a fin or slat framing such an opening. 1
- noun louvring a ventilating turret or lantern, as on the roof of a medieval building. 1
- noun louvring any of a system of slits formed in the hood of an automobile, the door of a metal locker, etc., used especially for ventilation. 1
- noun louvring a door, window, or the like, having adjustable louvers. 1
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Origin of louvring
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English lover < Middle French lovier < Middle Dutch love gallery. See lobby
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Louvring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
louvring popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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