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pivoting window

pivoting window

5.5
A window that turns around a central point to open horizontally or vertically
  • noun
translation icon : ventana pivotante
  • She opened the pivoting window, letting the cool autumn breeze into the kitchen.

Examples

  • The architect suggested installing a pivoting window for better air circulation in the living room.

  • Modern homes often feature a pivoting window as an alternative to traditional sash designs.

  • The architect designed a beautiful pivoting window for the new house.

  • I love how the pivoting window allows for better airflow.

  • Modern homes often feature a pivoting window for its unique design and functionality.

  • The architect suggested installing a pivoting window in the kitchen to enhance ventilation.

  • She opened the pivoting window to enjoy the fresh air coming in from the garden.

Surface Forms

pivoting window singular
pivoting windows plural

Morphology

pivot + window

The meaning 'a window that opens by turning on a central pivot' is directly and compositionally derived from 'pivot' (to rotate about a fixed point) + 'window' (an opening fitted with glass). This adjective+noun combination follows regular English morphology and cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

The noun pivoting window comes from the idea of a window that 'turns' around a point in the middle, so the whole pane pivots like a door to open. That's why it means 'a window that opens by turning on a pivot in the middle'.