window

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪndəʊ/
/ˈwɪndoʊ/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

Example Sentences
  • To separate out the chaff, early cultures tossed baskets of grain into the air and let the wind blow away the lighter chaff.
2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

Light jesting talk; banter; raillery.

5 Definition

Loose material, e.g. small strips of aluminum foil dropped from aircraft, intended to interfere with radar detection.

Synonyms
window
6 Definition

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.

7 Definition

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

8 Definition

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

9 Definition

A period of time when something is available.

Example Sentences
  • launch window;  window of opportunity;  You have a two-hour window of clear weather to finish working on the lawn.
10 Definition

A restricted range.

11 Definition

A rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing some kind of user interface, displaying the output of and allowing input for one of a number of simultaneously running computer processes.

12 Definition

A figure formed of lines crossing each other.

13 Definition

The time between first infection and detectability.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To furnish with windows.

2 Definition

To place at or in a window.