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louver

UK

/ˈluːvə/

US

/ˈluːvɚ/

Translations

louvernoun

louvers

pl

UK

/ˈluːvə/

US

/ˈluːvɚ/

жалюзиОбычно во мн. ч. в русском; оконные и дверные жалюзи.

The louver on the window was broken.

Жалюзи на окне были сломаны.

ламельОтдельная пластина или створка жалюзи.

One of the louvers was missing, so rain leaked through the opening.

Одна из ламелей отсутствовала, поэтому через отверстие просачивалась вода.

Additional translations

вентиляционная решёткаАрхитектура, вентиляция; техническое употребление.

Synonyms

louververb

louvered

Past Simple

louvered

Past Participle

louvering

Gerund

UK

/ˈluːvə/

US

/ˈluːvər/

Used transitively meaning ‘to fit or supply with louvers’.

Additional translations

жалюзироватьТехн.; употребляется в инженерной и строительной речи.

Synonyms

fit with louvers

fit with slats

equip with louvers

Antonyms

louveradjective

UK

/ˈluːvə/

US

/ˈluːvər/

Attributive use of the noun in combinations such as “louver window”, “louver vent”.

жалюзийныйАтрибутивное употребление; обычно в техническом и архитектурном контексте.

The louver vent allowed hot air to escape from the attic.

Жалюзийная вентиляционная решётка выпускала горячий воздух из чердака.

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Definitions

louvernoun

A set of angled slats or flat strips in a window, door, or the like, designed to allow air or light to pass through while keeping out rain or direct sunlight.

The louver on the window helped keep the room cool by allowing air to circulate while blocking the harsh sunlight.

A structure on a roof or the top of a building that allows ventilation while preventing rain from entering.

The old factory had a large louver on the roof to help ventilate the heat generated by the machinery inside.

An individual slat in a louvered assembly.

One of the louvers was missing, so rain leaked through the opening.

louververb

To equip or supply (a window, door, etc.) with louvers.

They decided to louver the side windows to improve airflow.

louveradjective

Equipped with or relating to louvers (attributive).

The louver vent allowed hot air to escape from the attic.