LOUVER


Meaning of LOUVER in English

— louvered , adj.

/looh"veuhr/ , n.

1. any of a series of narrow openings framed at their longer edges with slanting, overlapping fins or slats, adjustable for admitting light and air while shutting out rain.

2. a fin or slat framing such an opening.

3. a ventilating turret or lantern, as on the roof of a medieval building.

4. any of a system of slits formed in the hood of an automobile, the door of a metal locker, etc., used esp. for ventilation.

5. a door, window, or the like, having adjustable louvers.

v.t.

6. to make a louver in; add louvers to: to louver a door. Also, esp. Brit., louvre .

[ 1325-75; ME lover lovier love gallery. See LOBBY ]

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