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embrasure

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbreɪʒə, ɛm-/
Definition of embrasure

noun

  • an opening in a wall or parapet which is bevelled or splayed out on the inside, typically one around a window or door.

Derivatives

embrasured

adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, from obsolete embraser (earlier form of ébraser) 'widen a door or window opening', of unknown ultimate origin

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