Clearstory vs. Clerestory — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Clearstory and Clerestory
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Which is correct: Clearstory or Clerestory
How to spell Clerestory?
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Clearstory
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Clerestory
Correct Spelling
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Clerestory
In architecture, a clerestory ( KLEER-stor-ee; lit. clear storey, also clearstory, clearstorey, or overstorey) is a high section of wall that contains windows above eye level.
Clerestory
The upper part of the nave, transepts, and choir of a church, containing windows that rise above the roofs of the aisles.
Clerestory
A similar structure admitting light into an ancient building such as an Egyptian temple or a Roman basilica.
Clerestory
An upper portion of a wall containing windows, especially when rising above a lower roof.
Clerestory
(architecture) The upper part of a wall containing windows to let in natural light to a building, especially in the nave, transept and choir of a church or cathedral.
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Clerestory
Same as Clearstory.
Clerestory
Part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
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