Embrasure
/ɪmˈbreɪʒər/noun
A small opening in a wall or window that allows light or air to enter.
There was a cool breeze blowing in through the embrasure of the old castle.
Often appears as...
- window embrasure
- door embrasure
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Architectural Feature
Embrasure often describes a structural element in historic buildings, providing character.
The castle's dining hall featured an embrasure that was both decorative and functional.
Pro Tip 2/3Light and Air
Embrasure is often linked with providing ventilation or illumination in a room.
The narrow embrasure was the room's only source of natural light.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Imagery
Use 'embrasure' to add a picturesque detail in creative writing or descriptive texts.
She read by the dim light that seeped in through the embrasure.
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