Science Fair Project Dictionary
Aisle
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English
Etymology
OF. ele, F. aile, wing, wing of a building, L. ala, contr. fr. axilla.
Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE /ˈaɪ.l̩/
Noun
- (Architecture) (a) A lateral division of a building, separated from the middle part, called the nave, by a row of columns or piers, which support the roof or an upper wall containing windows, called the clearstory wall. (b) Improperly used also for the have;—as in the phrases, a church with three aisles, the middle aisle. (c) Also (perhaps from confusion with alley), a passage into which the pews of a church open.
- a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
- passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
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