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Window

/ˈwɪndəʊ/

The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

📖 Definitions of "Window"

noun
  1. 1

    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."

  2. 2

    Straw or hay cut up fine for the food of cattle.

  3. 3

    Any excess or unwanted material, resource, or person; anything worthless.

  4. 4

    Light jesting talk; banter; raillery.

noun
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    An opening, usually covered by glass, in a shop which allows people to view the shop and its products from outside; a shop window.

  3. 3

    The shutter, casement, sash with its fittings, or other framework, which closes a window opening.

  4. 4

    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
  1. 1

    To furnish with windows.

  2. 2

    To place at or in a window.

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