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Abat-son
Openings in buildings or towers to direct the sound of bells
An abat-son (plural usually abat-sons) is an architectural device constructed to reflect or direct sound in a particular direction. It consists of large louvers. The term is commonly used to refer to angled louvers in a bell tower or belfry designed to redirect sound or to prevent ingress of water.
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An abat-son (plural usually abat-sons) is an architectural device constructed to reflect or direct sound in a particular direction. It consists of large louvers. The term is commonly used to refer to angled louvers in a bell tower or belfry designed to redirect sound or to prevent ingress of water. Abat-son can also refer to a louver or board used in the device. These boards or sheets are typically made of wood or metal. The term comes from the French abat-sons, literally abat 'it strikes down' and sons 'sounds'.
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