Phrase guide

cavity wall

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A double wall of masonry connected by an air space.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

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noun

Meaning 2

a wall formed of two thicknesses of masonry with a space between them

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: wall

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: spouwmuur — double wall connected by air space
  • Polish: mur szczelinowy — double wall connected by air space
  • Polish: mur podwójny — double wall connected by air space
  • Scottish Gaelic: balla brèige — double wall connected by air space
  • Scottish Gaelic: balla glutaidh — double wall connected by air space