penthouse, pentice
penthouse, pentice.
1. Structure erected against the sides of another building as a lean-to, that is with a mono-pitched or pent roof.
2. Covered walkway set against a larger building or buildings.
3. Structure occupying part of the area of a roof of a building used as a select separate dwelling.
4. Protection from the weather over a door or window (i.e. the same as pent).
1. Structure erected against the sides of another building as a lean-to, that is with a mono-pitched or pent roof.
2. Covered walkway set against a larger building or buildings.
3. Structure occupying part of the area of a roof of a building used as a select separate dwelling.
4. Protection from the weather over a door or window (i.e. the same as pent).
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