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Noun: damp-proof course
  1. A course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building
    "The contractor installed a damp-proof course to protect the structure from moisture damage";
    - damp course

Derived forms: damp-proof courses

Type of: course, row

Encyclopedia: Damp-proof course