- choir aisle
- noun
: an aisle flanking the choir of a church
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choir aisle,one of the aisles which flank the choir in a church, often including the passage around the chevet.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
choir aisle
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aisle — ► NOUN 1) a passage between rows of seats. 2) a passage between sets of shelves in a supermarket or other shop. 3) Architecture a lateral division of a church parallel to, and divided by pillars from, a nave, choir, or transept. ● lead someone up … English terms dictionary
aisle — [īl] n. [ME ile < OFr aile, wing, section of a building (see AILERON); E s through confusion with ISLE] 1. a part of a church alongside the nave, choir, or transept, set off by a row of columns or piers 2. a passageway between sections of… … English World dictionary
Aisle — For the term in United States politics, see Aisle (political term). An aisle at the Green Logistics Co., Kotka, Finland). An aisle is, in general, a space for walking with rows of seats on both sides or with rows of seats on one side and a wall… … Wikipedia
aisle — aisled, adj. /uyl/, n. 1. a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like. 2. Archit. a. a longitudinal division of an interior area, as in a church, separated from the main area by an arcade or the like. b. any… … Universalium
aisle — [ʌɪl] noun 1》 a passage between rows of seats, pews, or supermarket shelves. 2》 Architecture a lateral division of a church parallel to, and divided by pillars from, a nave, choir, or transept. Phrases lead someone up the aisle get married to… … English new terms dictionary
aisle — /aɪl / (say uyl) noun 1. a. a passageway between seats in a church, hall, etc. b. a passageway between seats in a bus, train, aeroplane, etc. c. a passageway between shelves in a supermarket, etc. 2. Architecture a. a lateral division of a church …
Aisle — part of a church, parallel to and divided by piers or columns from the nave, choir or transept … Medieval glossary
aisle — n. 1 part of a church, esp. one parallel to and divided by pillars from the nave, choir, or transept. 2 a passage between rows of pews, seats, etc. Derivatives: aisled adj. Etymology: ME ele, ile f. OF ele f. L ala wing: confused with island and… … Useful english dictionary
apse aisle — noun : an aisle or ambulatory continuing a choir aisle around an apse or chevet … Useful english dictionary
Chester Cathedral — Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary … Wikipedia
