undercroft
Prononciation : [ˈʌndərˌkrɒft]
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Contexte : « architecture »
(noun) an undercroft is a space below the main level of a building, often used for storage or as a special room. It's like having a basement where you keep things that you don't use all the time.
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The old church had a beautiful undercroft that was used for meetings and storage.
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There is no undercroft in this modern building; everything is on the first floor.
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Do you think they will convert the undercroft into a new classroom?
Contexte : « archaeology »
(noun) in archaeology, an undercroft refers to an ancient below-ground structure, often found during digs. It helps archaeologists learn about how people lived long ago.
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The team discovered an undercroft at the archaeological site, revealing artifacts from the past.
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They found no undercroft during the excavation, which was disappointing for the researchers.
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Have they identified the purpose of the undercroft they uncovered?
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