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bay window
bay window
Noun

a type of window that extends beyond the outer wall of a building

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lunette window
Noun

a small opening or lens in a door or wall that allows a person to see who is on the other side without fully opening the door

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clerestory window
Noun

a window set high in a wall, typically above eye level, allowing natural light to enter a space while providing privacy and maintaining wall space for artwork or structural elements

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compass window
Noun

a round or circular window divided into segments that resemble the markings on a compass, often found in Gothic architecture

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bow window
Noun

a curved or rounded window that protrudes from the wall of a building, typically forming a gentle curve or a polygonal shape

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fan
light
Noun

a semicircular or fan-shaped window, usually located above a door or another window, designed to let in light and provide decorative detailing

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rose window
Noun

a large, circular stained glass window with intricate designs, typically found in Gothic architecture

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gable window
Noun

a window that is located within the gable end of a building

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lancet window
Noun

a tall, narrow window with a pointed arch at the top, resembling a lance or spear

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louvered window
Noun

a window consisting of multiple horizontal slats angled to allow ventilation while providing some degree of privacy

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oeil
de
boeuf
Noun

a circular or oval window, typically with decorative elements, resembling the eye of a bull

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sash window
Noun

a window consisting of one or more movable panels that can slide vertically or horizontally

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skylight
sky
light
Noun

a window installed on a roof or ceiling that allows natural light to enter a room from above

The skylight filled the room with sunlight.

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oriel window
Noun

a projecting window that extends from the wall of a building, often supported by brackets or corbels

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awning window
Noun

a type of window that is hinged at the top and opens outward from the bottom, allowing for ventilation while providing protection from rain or direct sunlight

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sliding window
Noun

a window that features horizontal or vertical panels that slide horizontally or vertically to open and close

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transom window
Noun

a horizontal window located above a door or larger window to allow additional light and ventilation

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Palladian window
Noun

a large window divided into three parts: a central arched section flanked by two narrower rectangular sections, often topped with a semicircular or segmented pediment

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fixed window
Noun

a non-operable window that does not open or close

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ribbon window
Noun

a long, horizontal window that spans across a building's façade, typically consisting of multiple narrow window panels arranged side by side

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arched window
Noun

a window with a curved or semi-circular top, often creating an elegant and distinctive architectural feature

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windowsill
win
dow
sill
Noun

an outdoor or indoor shelf that is located under a window

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casement
case
ment
Noun

a window that has hinges often on one side and opens like a door

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fe
nest
ra
Noun

an opening or a hole, particularly in a bone structure

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hatch
hatch
Verb

(of birds, fish, etc.) to come out of an egg

The baby chicks hatched from their eggs after three weeks of incubation.

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sash
sash
Noun

a long narrow piece of cloth worn around the waist that holds up a skirt or a pair of pants

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windowpane
win
dow
pane
Noun

a single piece of glass in a window

The winter storm rattled the windowpanes, sending shivers down her spine.

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window lintel
Noun

a horizontal structural element or beam that supports the load above a window opening

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window jamb
Noun

the vertical sides or edges of a window frame where the sash or window panel is hinged or fixed

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window louver
Noun

a window component that consists of a series of horizontal slats or blades, typically made of wood, glass, or metal, arranged in a tilted or angled position to allow for ventilation and light control

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window panel
Noun

the flat or framed surface of a window that holds the glass or other transparent material and provides the main structure of the window

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window mullion
Noun

a vertical or horizontal structural member within a window frame that separates individual panes of glass, providing structural support and dividing the window into smaller sections

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window stile
Noun

the vertical frame component of a window, usually made of wood or metal, that forms the sides of the window opening and provides structural support

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window frame
Noun

the structural framework surrounding a window that provides support and attachment points for window components

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window handle
Noun

a device used to open, close, or secure a window

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dormer window
Noun

a window that is set vertically in a dormer, which is a structural element that protrudes from a sloping roof

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lou
ver
Noun

a slatted opening or a series of angled slats arranged in a frame, typically used for ventilation or as a decorative element in windows, doors, or walls

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fe
nes
te
lla
Noun

a small window or an opening in a wall, often found in ancient Roman architecture or classical styles

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