stringcourse
Definitions
A thin projecting course of brickwork or stone that runs horizontally around a building, typically to emphasize the junction between floors.
Equivalents
Suomikerroslista
Examples
“Seismic improvements and strengthening interventions like⟳ inserting tie-rods or adding upper stringcourses, or horizontal bands, to the masonry can be designed case by case to meet⟳ specific weaknesses.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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