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Meaning of half-timbering | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A method of construction using heavy timber beams, usually joined by tenon and mortice joints pegged together. The spaces between the posts and beams is infilled with material such as wattle and daub, bricks or stones.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Português enxaimel

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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