sash
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5.1
- noun
- /sæʃ/
:
bastidor
- The contractor replaced the old sash in the window so that it would open smoothly.
- sash window
- double-hung sash
- pull the sash
This upper sash was filled in so that it couldn't be pulled down.
- This upper sash was filled in so that it couldn't be pulled down.
- But the sash in case part of the window is like done in, they're all painted shut, blah blah, blah.
Examples
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After cleaning, the sash of the window gleamed in the sunlight, allowing for a clear view outside.
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Once, Linda pushed up a sash window in a hotel bathroom.
Fiction book (2002) -
This upper sash was filled in so that it couldn't be pulled down.
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Bill the Cat slid in and out under the window sash, pursuing his own missions.
Fiction book (2002) -
Look at the sash.
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A stiff wind rattled the windows and insinuated itself through the cracks in the splintered wood sash.
Fiction book (1996) -
In our house, windows squealed down on dusty sash cords and curtains slumped shut.
Fiction book (1996) -
She adjusted the sash to let more fresh air into the room during the warm day.
Synonyms
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4.6
A frame that holds the glass in a window and can move to open it
Compounds
- Specialized
A strong cord that connects a window's sliding part to a weight so the window moves up and down
- Specialized
A heavy metal piece in a window frame that balances the moving part so it opens and closes easily
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sash can also mean the wooden or metal frame that holds a window's glass; think of it as a 'frame' or 'band' that fits into the opening, so a window sash holds the panes in place just like a cloth sash holds around the body.