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balcon — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • balcony noun A platform enclosed by a rail or wall that projects from the outside wall of a building, usually accessible from an upper-floor room.
  • gallery noun A room or building used to display works of art.
  • rack noun A framework or set of shelves, bars, or hooks used for holding, storing, or displaying things.

Senses

balcon is used for these senses in English:

  • gallery The uppermost seating area projecting from the rear or side walls of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium.
  • rack (slang, vulgar) A woman's breasts.

balcony — full definition

  1. noun A platform enclosed by a rail or wall that projects from the outside wall of a building, usually accessible from an upper-floor room.
  2. noun An upper seating area in a theatre overlooking the stage.

gallery — full definition

  1. noun A room or building used to display works of art.
  2. noun A balcony or raised area of seating in a theater or hall, often the cheapest or highest seats.
  3. noun A group of spectators, especially at a golf tournament.

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