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noun
A layer in a wall, foundation etc. which prevents moisture spreading into interior areas.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, construction, manufacturing
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: damp-proof course
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: course, row
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