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- noun Plural form of
louver .
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Examples
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Noticeable at first sight are the air outlet slots, or the so-called louvers, on the front hood: an indication of the completely redesigned air ducting of the radiators, which became necessary through the new design of supply and discharge air with the installation of an optional air-conditioning unit.
Top Speed 2009
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Noticeable at first sight are the air outlet slots, or the so-called louvers, on the front hood: an indication of the completely redesigned air ducting of the radiators, which became necessary through the new design of supply and discharge air with the installation of an optional air-conditioning unit.
Jalopnik 2009
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Also referred to as louvers, these shades fill in the coverage gaps left by the canopies during early-morning and late-afternoon hours.
azcentral.com | news Ron Sanzone 2008
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The employee cited "louvers" that he said fail to seal, an issue that has allegedly persisted for years.
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED 2010
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Fuel-Saving Gadgetry Car shoppers soon may enjoy solar panels in the roof to power a cooling system, front grille louvers that automatically close to reduce drag when the car's driving at higher speeds and air conditioning systems that uses climate-friendly refrigerants.
Why Cars Are Getting Geekier Joseph B. White 2011
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Giant wooden louvers sit on top of the tower to catch the toxic particles that rush out with the massive plumes of steam.
The Center for Public Integrity: Where regulators failed, citizens took action -- testing their own air The Center for Public Integrity 2011
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On the facade of the upper floors of the remodeled BMW dealership, workers will install louvers to control the amount of outside heat that enters the building.
Auto Dealers Going 'Green' Dana Rubinstein 2011
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Quite the jumble to behold, but note especially the magnificent dark gray louvers at the top of the tower element above the main entry.
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John Vink/Magnum Photos To blunt the effect of the often-piercing sun, the architect, Mr. Sellon, installed steel louvers to cover the top half-meter of the western and northwestern sides of the building, above the balcony, shading the living area—which has three-meter-high ceilings—from the midday sun.
Cool in Cambodia 2011
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The top-most opening is shaded by louvers and is open to the outside.
Cool in Cambodia 2011
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