What does «cancel» mean in Spanish?
- Architectural element that has protection and separation functions, there are several types (mentioned below).
- A frame of wood, iron or other material that is placed in front of the doors of buildings, on the inside, to prevent the entry of wind or noise.
- A storm door used to prevent noise or air ingress in buildings.
- Vertical framework of wood or other material, which divides spaces in a room.
- Wooden frame, similar to a large closet, used at the entrances of many churches to prevent the entry of noise and wind.
- In the palace chapel, a stained glass window behind which the king stood incognito.
- Screen, partition made of wood, glass, metal or other materials.
- Door or gate that separates the entrance of the house from the yard.
- (cancel del presbiterio) A low fence separating the chancel from the nave in a church.