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/ˈwɪndəʊ/
English
Definitions
noun
- The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.“To separate out the chaff, early cultures tossed baskets of grain into the air and let the wind blow away the lighter chaff.”
- Straw or hay cut up fine for the food of cattle.
- Any excess or unwanted material, resource, or person; anything worthless.
- Light jesting talk; banter; raillery.
noun
- An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
- An opening, usually covered by glass, in a shop which allows people to view the shop and its products from outside; a shop window.
- The shutter, casement, sash with its fittings, or other framework, which closes a window opening.
- A period of time when something is available.“launch window; window of opportunity; You have a two-hour window of clear weather to finish working on the lawn.”
verb
- To furnish with windows.
- To place at or in a window.
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