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chimney cowl [1 record]

Record 1 2003-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chimneys (Building Elements)
DEF

Ventilated, metal termination to a flue that either revolves according to wind velocity, or turns to face downwind, used to increase the updraft in the flue.

DEF

A revolving metal ventilator over a chimney.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Tuyau coudé placé au faîte d'un conduit de fumée, tournant sur pivot de façon à orienter le débouché sous le vent.

DEF

Mitre ou bonnet au sommet d'une cheminée, s'orientant en fonction de la direction du vent.

OBS

Pluriel : des gueules-de-loup.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Chimeneas (Elementos de edificios)
DEF

Cubierta, frecuentemente con rejillas, fija o rotativa, que se coloca en la parte superior de un caño de ventilición para reducir el contratiro.

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