cavity wall
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cavity wall
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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FirstPort says the problem was caused by faulty cavity wall insulation installed by British Gas 11 years ago.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025
The council said people could get advice on schemes available to help with heating costs ahead of autumn and winter, while eligible households can also get help with loft and cavity wall insulation.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025
In a typical three-bedroomed semi-detached house in Great Britain, the Energy Savings Trust estimates that installing draught proofing measures plus cavity wall and loft insulation could save £555 on an average annual energy bill.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2022
Costs and savings vary considerably, but a typical installation of cavity wall insulation in a mid-terrace house would cost about £390, with annual energy savings of £95.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2021
The lateral portions of the ethmoid bone are located between the orbit and upper nasal cavity, and thus form the lateral nasal cavity wall and a portion of the medial orbit wall.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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