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casement
This term evokes a specific architectural aesthetic, often associated with traditional, rustic, or historical buildings. It describes a functional mechanism where the window opens like a door, creating a physical bridge between the interior and the exterior that differs from the sliding motion of sash windows.
In technical carpentry, the word shifts from describing the moving part to the stationary structural frame that holds the window in place. This duality allows the word to refer to both the swinging leaf and the surrounding enclosure.
Meanings
Examples
She pushed open the casement to let in the fresh morning air.
The old cottage had charming leaded casements in every room.
Please make sure the casement is locked before you leave.
He leaned out of the casement and called to the neighbors below.
The rain lashed against the wooden casement during the storm.
We should replace these old casements with double-glazed windows.
A single casement stood open in the dark tower.