double-hung window
1double-hung window — noun a window having two sashes that slide up and down • Hypernyms: ↑window • Part Meronyms: ↑shutter * * * noun, pl ⋯ dows [count] US : a window that can be opened either by sliding the bottom half up or by sliding the top half down called also… …
2Double-hung — Dou ble hung , a. Having both sashes hung with weights and cords; said of a window. [1913 Webster] …
3double-hung — [dub′əl huŋ′] adj. designating or of a kind of window having two sashes that slide up and down, each balanced by counterweights and covering a different part of the window space n. such a window …
4double-hung — /dub euhl hung /, adj. 1. (of a window) having two vertically sliding sashes, each closing a different part of the opening. 2. (of a window sash) sliding vertically, with a counterweight on each side. [1815 25] * * * …
5double-hung — /ˈdʌbəl hʌŋ/ (say dubuhl hung) adjective (of a window) having two sashes, each balanced by sash cords and weights in order to move up and down to open and close the window …
6double-hung — dou′ble hung′ adj. bui (of a window) having two vertically sliding sashes, each closing a different part of the opening • Etymology: 1815–25 …
7double-hung — adjective Date: 1823 of a window having an upper and a lower sash that can slide vertically past each other …
8double-hung — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective of a window sash : supported on each side by a counterweighted sash cord or a spring tension device for easy raising and lowering and holding position …
9window — windowless, adj. windowy, adj. /win doh/, n. 1. an opening in the wall of a building, the side of a vehicle, etc., for the admission of air or light, or both, commonly fitted with a frame in which are set movable sashes containing panes of glass …
10window lock — noun a lock attached to the sashes of a double hung window that can fix both in the shut position • Syn: ↑sash fastener, ↑sash lock • Hypernyms: ↑lock • Part Holonyms: ↑window …
