Word of the Day February 17, 2019

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Today's word: yurt
yʊərtyurt

This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word yurt

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

yurt(noun)
a circular domed dwelling that is portable and self-supporting; originally used by nomadic Mongol and Turkic people of central Asia but now used as inexpensive alternative or temporary housing

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

yurt(Noun)
A large, round semi-permanent tent with vertical walls and conical roof usually associated with Central Asia and Mongolia.

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Yurt
A yurt is a portable, bent dwelling structure traditionally used by nomads in the steppes of Central Asia. The structure comprises a crown or compression wheel usually steam bent, supported by roof ribs which are bent down at the end where they meet the lattice wall. The top of the wall is prevented from spreading by means of a tension band which opposes the force of the roof ribs. The structure is usually covered by layers of fabric and sheep's wool felt for insulation and weatherproofing.

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YURT
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Numerology

Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of yurt in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of yurt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3