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Casement

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noun. undefined

noun. A window sash that opens outward by means of hinges.

noun. A window with such sashes.

noun. A case or covering.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

noun. In architecture: A frame for glass, as forming a window or part of a window, and made to open by swinging on hinges which are generally affixed to a vertical side of the opening into which it is fitted.

noun. A compartment between the mullions of a window

noun. A deep hollow molding used chiefly in cornices, and similar to the scotia of classical or cavetto of Italian architecture. Oxford Glossary. Sometimes, erroneously, casemate.

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

noun. A window sash opening on hinges affixed to the upright side of the frame into which it is fitted. (Poetically) A window.

Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License

noun. a window sash that is hinged on the side and opens outward

noun. a window having such sashes; a casement window (Wikipedia)

noun. a casemate

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noun. a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

Word Usage

"To express it in the same idle imagery it would be the fact that even a casement is a part of a house, as a kettle is a part of a household."

cross-reference

french casement

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

sash window sash

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

belfry gable transom

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

bay bay window bow window cadre case