hall

Noun
  1. An interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open (synset 103485035)
    "the elevators were at the end of the hall"
    is a type of: corridor - an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
    subtypes: concourse - a wide hallway in a building where people can walk
    has:
    • ceiling - the overhead upper surface of a covered space
    • floor, flooring - the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
    • wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
    same as: hallway
  2. A large entrance or reception room or area (synset 102718424)
    is a type of: room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
    subtypes: narthex - a vestibule leading to the nave of a church
    is a part of: building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
    same as: antechamber, anteroom, entrance hall, foyer, lobby, vestibule
  3. A large room for gatherings or entertainment (synset 103483990)
    "lecture hall"; "pool hall"
    is a type of: room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
    subtypes:
    • beer hall - a hall or barroom featuring beer and (usually) entertainment
    • concert hall - a hall where concerts are given
    • exhibition area, exhibition hall - a large hall for holding exhibitions
    • floor - the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business
    • great hall - the principal hall in a castle or mansion; can be used for dining or entertainment
  4. A college or university building containing living quarters for students (synset 103229596)
    is a type of:
    subtypes: hall of residence - a university dormitory
    same as: dorm, dormitory, residence hall, student residence
  5. The large room of a manor or castle (synset 103724120)
    is a type of: room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
    is a part of: hall, manse, mansion, mansion house, residence - a large and imposing house
    same as: manor hall
  6. English writer whose novel about a lesbian relationship was banned in Britain for many years (1883-1943) (synset 111045121)
    is an instance of: author, writer - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
    same as: marguerite radclyffe hall, radclyffe hall
  7. United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924) (synset 111044904)
    is an instance of: psychologist - a scientist trained in psychology
    same as: g. stanley hall, granville stanley hall
  8. United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914) (synset 111044727)
    is an instance of: chemist - a scientist who specializes in chemistry
    same as: charles martin hall
  9. United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871) (synset 111044578)
    is an instance of: adventurer, explorer - someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
    same as: charles francis hall
  10. United States astronomer who discovered Phobos and Deimos (the two satellites of Mars) (1829-1907) (synset 111044415)
    is an instance of: astronomer, stargazer, uranologist - a physicist who studies astronomy
    same as: asaph hall
  11. A large and imposing house (synset 103724592)
    is a type of: house - a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
    subtypes:
    has: hall, manor hall - the large room of a manor or castle
    same as: manse, mansion, mansion house, residence
  12. A large building used by a college or university for teaching or research (synset 103484204)
    "halls of learning"
    is a type of: building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
  13. A large building for meetings or entertainment (synset 103483839)
    is a type of: building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
    subtypes:
    • city hall - a building that houses administrative offices of a municipal government
    • guildhall - the hall of a guild or corporation
    • lyceum - a public hall for lectures and concerts

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