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belfry [3 records]

Record 1 2012-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architecture
DEF

A frame of timberwork which sustains a bell.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture
DEF

Charpente de bois située ordinairement à l'intérieur de la chambre des cloches dans la partie supérieure du clocher et servant de support aux cloches.

CONT

Clocher : Construction élevée qui abrite les cloches d'une église, dans une chambre des cloches, composée d'une cage de charpente, ou beffroi, et souvent surmonté d'une flèche.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Architecture
DEF

... the upper room or storey in a tower in which bells are hung ...

OBS

... often the bell-tower itself [or specifically] the timber frame ... to which bells are fastened.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture civile
DEF

Partie ou étage d'une tour servant à abriter les cloches.

OBS

On distingue la «chambre des cloches» du «beffroi» qui désigne spécifiquement la charpente qui portent les cloches.

Spanish

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Record 3 1995-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Architecture

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture civile
DEF

Tour d'un hôtel de ville, symbole des libertés municipales.

Spanish

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