Lingo

Architecture

17 Words

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blueprint
1.
blue
print
Noun

a detailed technical or architectural plan showing dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

The architect drew a blueprint for the new library.

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structure
2.
struc
ture
Noun

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an iconic structure made of iron lattice.

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plan
3.
plan
Noun

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

The project manager presented a detailed plan outlining the phases of the construction.

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foundation
4.
foun
da
tion
Noun

a substance in the form of cream, powder, or liquid applied to facial skin to cover imperfections and prepare it for other cosmetics

She applied a lightweight liquid foundation to achieve a natural-looking base for her makeup.

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material
5.
ma
te
rial
Noun

a substance from which things can be made

Steel is a strong and durable material commonly used in the manufacturing of buildings, vehicles, and machinery.

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ceiling
6.
cei
ling
Noun

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

He stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb on the ceiling.

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roof
7.
roof
Noun

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity.

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exit
8.
e
xit
Noun

a way that enables someone to get out of a room, building, or a vehicle of large capacity

In case of an emergency, please locate the nearest exit and follow the evacuation signs.

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staircase
9.
stair
case
Noun

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

The grand staircase led to the upper floor.

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hallway
10.
hall
way
Noun

a space inside a building entrance, which connects to the other rooms

She hung family photos along the hallway leading to the bedrooms.

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tower
11.
tower
Noun

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

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construction
12.
cons
truc
tion
Noun

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

The construction of the new hospital is ahead of schedule.

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landscape
13.
land
scape
Noun

an area of scenery visible in a single view

The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise.

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column
14.
co
lumn
Noun

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

The ancient Greek temples are known for their majestic columns.

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entrance
15.
ent
rance
Noun

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

Please wait for me at the entrance of the museum.

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perspective
16.
pers
pec
tive
Noun

the technique of representing a two-dimensional object in a way that gives the right impression of distance by drawing objects and people that are farther in a smaller size

The artist used perspective to make the road appear to stretch into the distance.

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fence
17.
fence
Noun

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

She leaned on the fence and watched the sunset.

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