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Rood Screen

Noun:

A rood screen is a decorative partition that separates the nave (main area) from the chancel (sanctuary) in a church.

Sample Sentence: The intricate carvings on the rood screen added a touch of elegance to the medieval church.

Verb:

To rood screen refers to the act of installing or constructing a rood screen in a church.

Sample Sentence: The church decided to rood screen the new chapel to create a sense of reverence.

Adjective:

The term rood screen can also describe something related to or resembling a rood screen.

Sample Sentence: The architect incorporated rood screen-inspired details into the design of the church's windows.