outshot
Scottish architectural term for a section of a building that projects outward from the main structure — a bump-out, lean-to, or extension that sticks out beyond the original walls.
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Scottish architectural term for a section of a building that projects outward from the main structure — a bump-out, lean-to, or extension that sticks out beyond the original walls. An outshot might house a small extra room, a storage space, or a pantry. The term is specific to traditional Scottish building vocabulary and is still used in architectural heritage contexts when describing old cottages, farmhouses, and historic buildings across Scotland.
The cottage had a small outshot at the back that had been converted into a utility room.
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(Scotland) An extension to a building.
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