transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhȯl ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English halle, from Old English heall; akin to Old High German halla hall, Latin cella small room, celare to conceal — more at hell
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : the castle or house of a medieval king or noble
b. : the chief living room in such a structure
2. : the manor house of a landed proprietor
3. : a large usually imposing building for public or semipublic purposes
4.
a.
(1) : a building used by a college or university for some special purpose
(2) : dormitory
b. : a college or a division of a college at some universities
c.
(1) : the common dining room of an English college
(2) : a meal served there
5.
a. : the entrance room of a building : lobby
b. : a corridor or passage in a building
6. : a large room for assembly : auditorium
7. : a place used for public entertainment