window
v.
make or supply with windows
n.
opening that is in the wall or roof of a structure and is usually covered with glass letting in light and/or air; windowpane; opening; rectangular frame that appears on-screen and houses data or an application (Computers)
Window
A window is an opening in an otherwise solid and opaque surface that allows the passage of light and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound. Windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material.
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window
Noun
1. a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
(hypernym) framework, frame, framing
(hyponym) bay window, bow window
(part-holonym) building, edifice
(part-meronym) casing, case
2. a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened
(hypernym) opening
(hyponym) car window
(part-holonym) car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
3. a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material
(hypernym) panel
(part-holonym) window envelope
4. an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function; "he could see them through a window in the trees"
(hypernym) opening, gap
5. 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"
(hypernym) time period, period of time, period
6. a pane in a window; "the ball shattered the window"
(synonym) windowpane
(hypernym) pane, pane of glass, window glass
7. an opening in the wall of a building (usually to admit light and air); "he stuck his head in the window"
(hypernym) opening
(hyponym) ticket window
8. (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
(hypernym) display
(hyponym) dialog box, panel
(part-holonym) computer screen, computer display
(classification) computer science, computing
Window
(v. t.)
To place at or in a window.
(v. t.)
To furnish with windows.
(n.)
The shutter, casement, sash with its fittings, or other framework, which closes a window opening.
(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.
(n.)
A figure formed of lines crossing each other.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
window
1. In
fiber optics, a
band of wavelengths at which an
optical fiber is sufficiently transparent for practical use in
communications applications. [After
FAA] Synonyms spectral window,
transmission window. See
first window,
second window,
third window. 2. In
imagery, a portion of a display surface in which display images pertaining to a particular application can be presented. Note: Different applications can be displayed simultaneously in different windows. 3. A period during which an
event can occur, can be expected to occur, or is allowed to occur.