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penthouse |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lean-to \Lean"-to`\, a. (Arch.) Having only one slope or pitch; -- said of a roof. -- n. A shed or slight building placed against the wall of a larger structure and having a single-pitched roof; -- called also {penthouse}, and {to-fall}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Penthouse \Pent"house`\, n. [A corruption of pentice.] A shed or roof sloping from the main wall or building, as over a door or window; a lean-to. Also figuratively. ``The penthouse of his eyes.'' --Sir W. Scott. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Penthouse \Pent"house`\, a. Leaning; overhanging. ``Penthouse lid.'' --Shak. ``My penthouse eyebrows.'' --Dryden. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: penthouse n : an apartment located on the top floors of a building
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