Advertisement

Advertisement

rising damp

noun

  1. capillary movement of moisture from the ground into the walls of buildings. It results in structural damage up to a level of three feet


Advertisement

Word of the Day

petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


rising actionrising diphthong