C2 noun #71,024 most common

rood screen

UK /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ | US /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/

A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; an altar screen.

rood screen in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; an altar screen.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; an altar screen.

Synonyms

altar screen chancel screen choir screen
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