curtainwall

noun

Etymology

From curtain + wall.

  1. derived from *wel-
  2. derived from vallum
  3. inherited from *wallaz
  4. inherited from weall
  5. inherited from wall
  6. inherited from *walhaz
  7. inherited from wælisc
  8. compounded as curtainwall — “curtain + wall

Definitions

  1. Storm shutters or other removable protection for all windows and doors in a residence or…

    Storm shutters or other removable protection for all windows and doors in a residence or building against the effects of high winds, rain and flying objects during a hurricane. They can be made of a variety of materials such as aluminum panels, iron or even wood.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA