air well
- noun
- /ɛr wɛl/
- Specialized
:
pozo de aire
- The air well in this building is essential for ventilation.
Examples
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Regulations require an air well in high-rise buildings to ensure proper ventilation.
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The old apartment building was constructed around a central air well to improve airflow in every unit.
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The architect designed a large air well to bring natural light and fresh air into the interior spaces.
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Many modern designs include multiple air wells for better airflow.
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The architect designed an air well in the center of the building to enhance ventilation.
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During construction, they installed an air well to ensure fresh air circulated throughout the space.
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The office's air well allowed light and air to flow into the interior, improving the climate.
Synonyms
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2.8
A channel like a pipe that moves air to bring fresh air into buildings
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4.7
A vertical passage in a building or mine that lets air move through spaces
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3.5
A channel that moves air in or out of places like buildings and mines
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4.8
A vertical passage that lets air move between floors in a building or mine
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4.5
A passage that brings fresh air into mines and tunnels
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2.4
A small hole that lets air move through for breathing or ventilation
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Morphology
The compound meaning is directly derivable from 'air' (the medium/purpose) plus 'well' (a shaft or vertical excavation): together they denote a shaft for air/ventilation. This follows a regular English noun+noun composition pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Air well comes from the simple picture of a deep shaft that acts like a well for air, gathering fresh air and letting it flow down into a building. That's why air well means a vertical passage or shaft used to give rooms 'ventilation'.