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Meaning of "window frame" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WINDOW FRAME

window frame  [ˈwɪndəʊ freɪm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WINDOW FRAME

noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Window frame is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WINDOW FRAME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Window

A window is an opening in a wall, door, roof or vehicle that allows the passage of light and, if not closed or sealed, air and sound. Modern windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material. Windows are held in place by frames. Many glazed windows may be opened, to allow ventilation, or closed, to exclude inclement weather. Windows often have a latch or similar mechanism to lock the window shut. Types include the eyebrow window, fixed windows, single-hung and double-hung sash windows, horizontal sliding sash windows, casement windows, awning windows, hopper windows, tilt and slide windows, tilt and turn windows, transom windows, sidelight windows, jalousie or louvered windows, clerestory windows, skylights, roof windows, roof lanterns, bay windows, oriel windows, thermal, or Diocletian, windows, picture windows, emergency exit windows, stained glass windows, French windows, and double- and triple paned windows. The Romans were the first known to use glass for windows, a technology likely first produced in Roman Egypt—In Alexandria ca. 100 AD. Paper windows were economical and widely used in ancient China, Korea and Japan.

Definition of window frame in the English dictionary

The definition of window frame in the dictionary is a frame around the edges of a window, which glass is fixed into.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WINDOW FRAME


airframe
ˈɛəˌfreɪm
bedframe
ˈbedˌfreɪm
brame
breɪm
crame
kreɪm
doorframe
ˈdɔːˌfreɪm
enframe
ɪnˈfreɪm
fraim
freɪm
frame
freɪm
grame
ɡreɪm
half-frame
ˈhɑːfˌfreɪm
headframe
ˈhɛdˌfreɪm
mainframe
ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm
misframe
ˌmɪsˈfreɪm
packframe
ˈpækˌfreɪm
reframe
riːˈfreɪm
sub-frame
ˈsʌbfreɪm
wireframe
ˈwaɪəˌfreɪm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WINDOW FRAME

window
window box
window cleaner
window cleaning
window display
window dresser
window envelope
window glass
window ledge
window of opportunity
window pane
window sash
window seat
window shade
window shell
window tax
window winder
window-cleaning
window-dresser
window-dressing

WORDS THAT END LIKE WINDOW FRAME

A-frame
arame
climbing frame
clip frame
cold frame
embroidery frame
freeze-frame
garden frame
half frame
in the frame
inertial reference frame
picture frame
portal frame
printing frame
sampling frame
still frame
stop-frame
time frame
vacuum frame
walking frame
Zimmer frame

Synonyms and antonyms of window frame in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «window frame» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WINDOW FRAME

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

Translator English - Chinese

窗框
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

marco de la ventana
570 millions of speakers

English

window frame
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खिड़की के फ्रेम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إطار نافذة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оконная рама
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

moldura da janela
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জানালার কাঠামো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cadre de la fenêtre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

bingkai tingkap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fensterrahmen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

窓枠
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

창 프레임
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pigura jendhela
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khung cửa sổ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாளரத்தின் சட்டகம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विंडो फ्रेम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pencere çerçevesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

telaio della finestra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ramy okienne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

віконна рама
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rama ferestrei
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλαίσιο του παραθύρου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vensterraam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fönsterram
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vindusrammen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of window frame

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDOW FRAME»

The term «window frame» is regularly used and occupies the 65.136 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDOW FRAME» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «window frame» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «window frame» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about window frame

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WINDOW FRAME»

Discover the use of window frame in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to window frame and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Popular Mechanics Complete Home How-to
Repoint the mortar joints and apply silicone caulk to gaps around the window frame. Replacement bays Like other windows, old bay windows can be replaced with new ones. But your chances of finding a new bay in just the right size are slight ...
Albert Jackson, David Day, 2009
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Window Treatments
INSTALLATION: INSIDE MOUNT An inside mount is set inside the window frame. When placing the order for an inside mount, mark the box titled inside mount (1M) or inside bracket (IB). This will tell the factory which kind of brackets to send ...
Karla J. Nielson, 1989
3
How to Restore Your Ford Pick-Up
Everything, including the new window seal, goes back together in the reverse order from that in which it came apart, but first you need to install new rubber weather seal in the vent window frame. The rubber presses into the frame channel, but ...
Tom Brownell
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Joe Celko's SQL for Smarties: Advanced SQL Programming
30.3.3 Window Frame Subclause The tricky one is the window frame. Here is the BNF, but you really need to see code for it to make sense. <window frame clause >::= <window frame units> <window frame extent> [<window frame exclusion>] ...
Joe Celko, 2010
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Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies
... mount to show them off. Inside-mount hardware has its limitations because you must work within the window frame. Meanwhile, outside-mount hardware gives you more freedom. See the next section for more about outside-mount hardware.
Mark Montano, Carly Sommerstein, 2011
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Residential Energy: Cost Savings and Comfort for Existing ...
Installing a new window in the old window frame is often the cheapest but least satisfactory option. If the window is worn out, its frame is probably fairly worn too. Using the old window frame, while cheaper, should only be used when the ...
John Krigger, 2004
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More Creative Window Treatments
Careful measuring and cutting is important, especially if the screen will be installed inside the window frame. A frame depth of at least 2" (5 cm) is necessary for an inside mount, to allow the screen to be mounted flush with the front edge of the ...
Home Decorating Institute Staff
8
Window Treatments Idea Book
are stapled to pine mounting boards that are attached to the wall or window frame with angle brackets. To decide whether to mount these treatments on the inside or outside of the window frame, consider the design and structure of the ...
Sue Sampson, Ellen DeLucia, 2006
9
Wood Frame House Construction
When casing is used to finish the bottom of the window frame as well as the sides and top, the narrow stool butts against the side window jamb. Casing is then mitered at the bottom corners (fig. 137,6) and nailed as previously described.
L. O. Anderson, 2002
10
Organizational Maintenance Manual for Carrier, Guided ...
(4) Remove two screws (13) and nuts (11) securing two fixed window retainers ( 12) to window frame (14), and remove retainers. (5) Slide fixed window glass (3) toward rear, and remove glass, fixed window channel (2), and weatherstrip ...
‎1984

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WINDOW FRAME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term window frame is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ryanair passenger hysterical as plane's window frame falls onto his …
Laurence Gibson was left traumatised after the window reveal fell on to him as ... A holidaymaker was left horrified when a plane's window frame fell on his lap ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
VIDEO: Ryanair passenger hysterical as plane's window frame falls …
VIDEO: Ryanair passenger hysterical as plane's window frame falls onto his lap ... A holidaymaker was left horrified when a plane's window frame fell on his lap ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
3
Ryanair passenger shocked when window frame of the plane falls …
A holidaymaker was left shocked after a plane's window frame fell on to his ... left traumatised after the window reveal fell on him as the aircraft touched down. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Dubai Frame pillars now dominate skyline
Dubai Frame is taking shape near the Star Gate games and rides area of Zabeel ... of Dubai Frame, a massive iconic project shaped like a giant window frame. «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
5
San Jose: Two children jump from second story window to escape …
... fire raging inside, they climbed out and clung to the white vinyl window sill. ... their terror smeared in blackened handprints on the window frame as they let go. «San Jose Mercury News, Jun 15»
6
London weather: Woman 'hit by window frame which fell from private …
A woman is in hospital after she was struck by a falling window amid high winds ... The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was reportedly hit by the whole frame. «Evening Standard, Mar 15»
7
Drug seller planned to use stolen window frame to deal
A MAN has been found in possession of a stolen window frame that was to be installed in his living room so he could deal drugs out of it. At Ipswich Magistrates ... «The Queensland Times, Mar 15»
8
Cat found hanged from window frame at Dudley snooker club
A cat was found hanged from a window frame on a derelict snooker club in Pensnett. ... tied around the neck of the ginger cat and then around the window frame. «expressandstar.com, Mar 15»
9
James Swinstead killed on cruise ship by broken window frame
A retired scientist was killed on a cruise ship when he was struck on the head by a window frame that was broken by a freak wave in the English Channel, ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
10
6 Window Frame Repair Tips
Besides their primary purpose -- holding the window glass in place -- your window frames help to insulate your home. Normally a long-life item which may last ... «NewsOK.com, Jan 15»

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