- bays
Refers to repeated, similar divisions or compartments of a building or part of a building, as defined by recurring architectural features, such as arches, vaults, openings, or pilasters.
bays
A bay is a repeated unit or division of a building, defined by recurring architectural features such as arches or windows. In a church, refers to a vertical section of a nave, usually marked by vertical shafts or supporting columns at its four corners and arches on each side.
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- bay
A unit of a building façade, defined by a regular spacing of windows, columns, or piers.