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PRONUNCIATION OF DOUBLE-HUNG

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOUBLE-HUNG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Double-Hung is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DOUBLE-HUNG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

double-hung

Sash window

A sash window or hung sash window is made of one or more movable panels or "sashes" that form a frame to hold panes of glass, which are often separated from other panes (or "lights") by narrow muntins. Although any window with this style of glazing is technically "a sash", the term is used almost exclusively to refer to windows where the glazed panels are opened by sliding vertically, or horizontally in a style known as a "Yorkshire light", sliding sash, or sash and case (so called because the weights are concealed in a box case). The oldest surviving examples of sash windows were installed in England in the 1670s, for example at Ham House. The invention of the sash window is sometimes credited, without conclusive evidence, to Robert Hooke. The sash window is often found in Georgian and Victorian houses, and the classic arrangement has three panes across by two up on each of two sashes, giving a "six over six" panel window, although this is by no means a fixed rule. Innumerable late Victorian and Edwardian suburban houses were built in England using standard sash window units approximately 4 feet (1.

Definition of double-hung in the English dictionary

The definition of double-hung in the dictionary is having two vertical sashes, the upper one sliding in grooves outside those of the lower.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOUBLE-HUNG

double-dyed
double-edged
double-edged sword
double-entry book-keeping
double-faced
double-figure
double-glaze
double-glazed
double-header
double-helical gear
double-jointed
double-lock
double-magnum
double-minded
double-mindedness
double-page spread
double-park
double-quick
double-reed
double-sided

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOUBLE-HUNG

Bandung
Belitung
bung
clung
dung
flung
Hamhung
hung
Jung
lung
overhung
rung
sprung
strung
sung
Taichung
underhung
well-hung
with young
young

Synonyms and antonyms of double-hung in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «double-hung» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOUBLE-HUNG

Find out the translation of double-hung to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of double-hung from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «double-hung» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

双红
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de guillotina
570 millions of speakers

English

double-hung
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डबल त्रिशंकु
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

انقر نقرا مزدوجا معلقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дважды висела
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

duplo -hung
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডাবল স্তব্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

à guillotine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berganda
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Doppel-hung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダブルハング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

두 번 중단
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ping pindho
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đôi treo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரட்டை-ஹங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुहेरी-पेटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çift ​​asılı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

double -hung
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

double -hung
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

двічі висіла
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dublu -hung
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διπλή - hung
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dubbel opgehang
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dubbel -hängd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

doble hang
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of double-hung

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOUBLE-HUNG»

The term «double-hung» is regularly used and occupies the 81.828 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOUBLE-HUNG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about double-hung

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOUBLE-HUNG»

Discover the use of double-hung in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to double-hung and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wood Frame House Construction
Typical openings for double-hung windows are shown in the chapter "Wall Framing." Double-hung Windows The double-hung window is perhaps the most familiar window type. It consists of an upper and lower sash that slide vertically in  ...
L. O. Anderson, 2002
2
Popular Mechanics
BY ROSARIO CAPOTOSTO, Contributing Editor PM Illustrations by George Retseck THE WOOD double-hung window with counterbalanced weights — a traditional style for many years — consists of an upper and lower sash, each of which ...
3
The Complete Photo Guide To Home Repair: With 350 Projects ...
Replacing single-pane glass (page 141), such as that found in older double- hung windows, is pretty easy, but double- or triple-glazed window panes must be special-ordered and installed by a professional. Cover cracked glass with tape to  ...
Creative Publishing International, 2004
4
Residential Energy: Cost Savings and Comfort for Existing ...
Weatherstripping Wooden Double-Hung Windows Upper sash Lower sash Wooden double-hung windows are the most common type of window found in older American homes. Sometimes the sashes are very loose and leaky. Weatherstrip ...
John Krigger, 2004
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Window Treatments Idea Book
M douBle-hung wIndows positioned next to a transom door present a decorating dilemma. this solution combines cellular shades for privacy and a valance across all to unify the windows with the door. STANDARD WINDOWS JalousIe awnIng ...
Sue Sampson, Ellen DeLucia, 2006
6
Insulate and Weatherize: Expert Advice from Start to Finish
However, existing double-hung windows can be replaced with a different-style unit to change the feel of the house or increase or decrease the view opening (for information on installing new and replacement windows, see Windows and ...
Bruce Harley, 2002
7
Build Your Dream Home for Less
In a double-hung window, both the top and bottom half of the window will move. This allows you to ventilate ... They are less expensive than double-hung windows, but they aren't the same as double-hung windows. If you don't care to have ...
R Dodge Woodson, 1995
8
Houses: The Illustrated Guide to Construction, Design and ...
Window Types Double-hung and casement windows are the two most common styles found in houses. In new construction, the horizontal sliding window and the clerestory (also clearstory) window, a window placed high in the wall or in the ...
Henry Harrison, 1998
9
Architectural Drafting and Design
EXTERIOR PROJECTED SILL PICTORIAL FLUSH SILL PICTORIAL FLOOR PLAN REPRESENTATION FIGURE 14.25 □ Double-hung window. common use everywhere. See Figure 14.24. Casement windows can be more expensive than  ...
Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, 2005
10
REA's Handbook of Basic Carpentry
Types of Windows Windows are generally of the double hung and casement type (fig. 9-14). All windows, whatever the type, consist essentially of two parts, the frame and the sash. The frame is made up of four basic parts: the head, the jambs  ...
US Army Corps of Engineers, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOUBLE-HUNG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term double-hung is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Which Windows Are Best for a Passive Solar Home?
The crank windows are more airtight than double-hung-style windows, generally speaking. By placing these smaller, crank-open windows up ... «Mother Earth News, Jul 15»
2
Small Spaces | Create colorful corners
Whether it's a comfortable leather chair sitting in front of a double-hung window or a window seat snuggled into a bay window, both children ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
3
Experience superior customer service at Linton...
From double-hung, picture, bay, bow or custom windows to steel entry, fibreglass or garden doors and accessories, Linton Window & Door has ... «Cambridge Times, Jul 15»
4
More than fifty quilts displayed at Covered Bridge Festival Quilt Show
... to focus on first, the awesome 1870s pump organ, the huge double-hung windows, the ornate alter area or the outstanding colorful quilts. «Zumbrota News-Record, Jul 15»
5
Historic Plainfield government building receives redevelopment grant
Also, the original fire department door is intact and the double-hung sash window to the right of that door is an original. The Historic ... «The Herald-News, Jul 15»
6
Custom screens for custom size windows and doors
As for windows, options are available for single-hung windows, double-hung windows, casement and awning windows, sliding and tilt 'n' turn ... «Mississauga, Jul 15»
7
Gracias, Sonia Corazón
At that time, the door to her office was a Dutch or double-hung door, divided horizontally so that the bottom half may remain shut with the top ... «Santa Monica Daily Press, Jul 15»
8
Preservation district homeowners feel handcuffed by history
... asked elected leaders to intervene after the preservation group denied a request to install double-hung windows on their 110-year-old home. «Chronicle-Telegram, Jul 15»
9
Growing Up in Alameda: The fire years
Jack went to the second floor front room, raised the wooden blinds, and lowered the top of a double-hung window down alongside the bottom ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
10
Police say Watertown woman broke neighbor's window
It is alleged that Ms. Dunn intentionally damaged a neighbor's double-hung window valued at $100. She was taken to the Metro-Jefferson ... «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Jun 15»

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