Definition of Crawlspace

1. Noun. Low space beneath a floor of a building; gives workers access to wiring or plumbing.

Exact synonyms: Crawl Space
Group relationships: Building, Edifice
Generic synonyms: Space

Definition of Crawlspace

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of crawl space) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crawlspace

crawks
crawl
crawl in
crawl space
crawl spaces
crawl with
crawlable
crawled
crawler
crawlers
crawlier
crawliest
crawling
crawlingly
crawls
crawlspace (current term)
crawlspaces
crawlway
crawlways
crawly
craws
crawthumper
cray
craye
crayer
crayers
crayes
crayfish
crayfisher
crayfisheries

Literary usage of Crawlspace

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Multi-Language Glossary on Natural Disasters edited by Kenzo Toki (1994)
"In this sub-section isolating the living space from the crawlspace by ... A sheet of plywood is a relatively good barrier to radon laden crawlspace air and, ..."

2. Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House edited by Paul Tertell (1999)
"Ventilation in the area below the floor of the house is also an important issue. The wood-framed floor of a house on a crawlspace ..."

3. Coastal Construction Manual: Prin. & Practices of Planning, Siting, Design ...by Christopher Jones by Christopher Jones (2001)
"In A zones, a building on a crawlspace must have openings in the crawlspace walls ... If the crawlspace walls do not have enough properly sized openings, ..."

4. Assessment of Damage to Residential Buildings Caused by the Northridge by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"damage to exterior finishes in about 30 percent of the cases, while homes on crawlspace foundations with masonry or concrete stem walls approached a 60 ..."

5. Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housingby David E. Jacobs by David E. Jacobs (1996)
"... but not be limited to, bulkheads, flashing and steel lintels at all masonry openings, porch railings and balusters, and round crawlspace vents. ..."

6. Home Energy Projects: An Energy Conservation Guide for Do-It-Yourselfers by DIANE Publishing Company, Jeffrey S. Tiller (1996)
"The best approach is often to supply outside air for the burner by running ductwork from the furnace room into a well-ventilated attic or crawlspace. ..."

7. Multi-Language Glossary on Natural Disasters edited by Kenzo Toki (1994)
"In this sub-section isolating the living space from the crawlspace by ... A sheet of plywood is a relatively good barrier to radon laden crawlspace air and, ..."

8. Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House edited by Paul Tertell (1999)
"Ventilation in the area below the floor of the house is also an important issue. The wood-framed floor of a house on a crawlspace ..."

9. Coastal Construction Manual: Prin. & Practices of Planning, Siting, Design ...by Christopher Jones by Christopher Jones (2001)
"In A zones, a building on a crawlspace must have openings in the crawlspace walls ... If the crawlspace walls do not have enough properly sized openings, ..."

10. Assessment of Damage to Residential Buildings Caused by the Northridge by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"damage to exterior finishes in about 30 percent of the cases, while homes on crawlspace foundations with masonry or concrete stem walls approached a 60 ..."

11. Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housingby David E. Jacobs by David E. Jacobs (1996)
"... but not be limited to, bulkheads, flashing and steel lintels at all masonry openings, porch railings and balusters, and round crawlspace vents. ..."

12. Home Energy Projects: An Energy Conservation Guide for Do-It-Yourselfers by DIANE Publishing Company, Jeffrey S. Tiller (1996)
"The best approach is often to supply outside air for the burner by running ductwork from the furnace room into a well-ventilated attic or crawlspace. ..."

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