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apse chapel

A chapel opening from an apse; such a radial chapel is a conspicuous feature of French Gothic architecture.

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Apron

 A trim board that is installed beneath a window sill.

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appurtenance

1. Any built-in, nonstructural portion of a building, such as doors, windows, ventilators, electrical equipment, partitions, etc. 2. An incidental

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appurtenant structure

A structure attached to the exterior of a building or erected on the roof, usually designed to support service equipment

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APPX

On drawings, abbr. for appendix

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apron flashing

1. The flashing that covers the joint between a vertical surface and a sloping roof, as at the lower edge

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apron lift

A hydraulic or mechanical lift which extends the fixed apron of a stage in front of a proscenium opening.

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