Definition of window

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of window is as below...

Window (n.) An opening in the wall of a building for the admission of light and air, usually closed by casements or sashes containing some transparent material, as glass, and capable of being opened and shut at pleasure..

Lern More About Window

Reveal :: Reveal (n.) The side of an opening for a window, doorway, or the like, between the door frame or window frame and the outer surface of the wall; or, where the opening is not filled with a door, etc., the whole thickness of the wall; the jamb..
Pediment :: Pediment (n.) Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple..
Catherine Wheel :: Catherine wheel () Same as Rose window and Wheel window. Called also Catherine-wheel window.
Blind :: Blind (n.) Something to hinder sight or keep out light; a screen; a cover; esp. a hinged screen or shutter for a window; a blinder for a horse.
Window :: Window (v. t.) To furnish with windows.
Fenestrated :: Fenestrated (a.) Having windows; characterized by windows.
Fengite :: Fengite (n.) A kind of marble or alabaster, sometimes used for windows on account of its transparency..
Came :: Came (n.) A slender rod of cast lead, with or without grooves, used, in casements and stained-glass windows, to hold together the panes or pieces of glass..
Sill :: Sill (n.) The timber or stone on which a window frame stands; or, the lowest piece in a window frame..
Lithophane :: Lithophane (n.) Porcelain impressed with figures which are made distinct by transmitted light, -- as when hung in a window, or used as a lamp shade..
Windowless :: Windowless (a.) Destitute of a window.
Fan :: Fan (n.) Something in the form of a fan when spread, as a peacock's tail, a window, etc..
Holland :: Holland (n.) A kind of linen first manufactured in Holland; a linen fabric used for window shades, children's garments, etc.; as, brown or unbleached hollands..
Catherine Wheel :: Catherine wheel () A revolving piece of fireworks resembling in form the window of the same name.
Windowpane :: Windowpane (n.) See Pane, n., (3) b..
Transom :: Transom (n.) A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window above it. Transom is the horizontal, as mullion is the vertical, bar across an opening. See Illust. of Mullion..
Casement :: Casement (n.) A window sash opening on hinges affixed to the upright side of the frame into which it is fitted. (Poetically) A window.
Window :: Window (n.) The shutter, casement, sash with its fittings, or other framework, which closes a window opening..
Grate :: Grate (v. t.) To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window..
Orb :: Orb (n.) A blank window or panel.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us