window
/wˈɪndoʊ/
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Definitions
Noun
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
Noun
a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened
Noun
a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material
Noun
an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function; "he could see them through a window in the trees"
Noun
the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something; "the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves"; "they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded"
Noun
a pane of glass in a window; "the ball shattered the window"
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an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served; "he stuck his head in the window"
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(computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
More General Terms
display
framework
gap
opening
pane
pane of glass
panel
period
period of time
time period
video display
window glass
More Specific Terms
bay window
bow window
car window
casement window
clearstory
clerestory
dialog box
display window
dormer
dormer window
double glazing
double-hung window
fanlight
foreground
jalousie
lancet window
louvered window
oeil de boeuf
panel
picture window
pivoting window
porthole
rose window
rosette
sash window
shop window
shopwindow
show window
skylight
sliding window
stained-glass window
storm sash
storm window
ticket window
transom
transom window