Rainscreen

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of rainshade.
  2. 2
    the exterior weather-facing surface of an exterior wall

Synonyms

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rainshade

Etymology

From rain + screen. Compare German Regenschirm (“umbrella”, literally “rain-screen”).

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