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Meaning of damp course | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A layer in a wall, foundation etc. which prevents moisture spreading into interior areas.

Examples

“He knew why the building was so damp. Its damp courses were defective and it was built on top of the tank stream.”

“Sincerest apologies from Everest, which admits that a damp course was, by an extraordinary oversight, not included.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

damp haze damp proofing damp sheet damp squib damp squid Dampalan