window transom

window transom
window transom EB Fensterriegel m; Fensterkämpfer m; Fenstersprosse f

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  • Transom — The term transom may refer to: * Transom (architectural), the horizontal lintel or beam across a window, dividing it into stages or heights. In the U.S. it also can refer to a fixed window over a door or another window * Transom (nautical), in… …   Wikipedia

  • window — n opening, aperture, ventilator, Scot. win nock, Archit. fenestra, Archit. fenestella; casement, dormer, oriel, bay window, transom, fanlight, lattice, skylight; porthole, port, bull s eye; (all of fortification) embrasure, loophole, crenal …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

  • Transom window — Transom Tran som, n. [Probably fr. L. transtrum a crossbeam, transom, from trans across. Cf. {Trestle}.] 1. (Arch.) A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window above it. Transom is the horizontal, as mullion is… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Transom — Tran som, n. [Probably fr. L. transtrum a crossbeam, transom, from trans across. Cf. {Trestle}.] 1. (Arch.) A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window above it. Transom is the horizontal, as mullion is the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Transom knees — Transom Tran som, n. [Probably fr. L. transtrum a crossbeam, transom, from trans across. Cf. {Trestle}.] 1. (Arch.) A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window above it. Transom is the horizontal, as mullion is… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • transom — [tran′səm] n. [LME traunsom, prob. altered < L transtrum, crossbeam, lit., that which is across < trans: see TRANS ] 1. a crosspiece in a structure; specif., a) a lintel b) a horizontal crossbar across the top or middle of a window or the… …   English World dictionary

  • transom — mid 14c., transeyn crossbeam spanning an opening, lintel, probably by dissimilation from L. transtrum crossbeam (especially one spanning an opening), from trans across (see TRANS (Cf. trans )) + instrumental suffix trum. Meaning small window over …   Etymology dictionary

  • transom — ► NOUN 1) the flat surface forming the stern of a boat. 2) a strengthening crossbar, in particular one set above a window or door. ORIGIN Old French traversin, from traverser to cross …   English terms dictionary

  • Window — This article is about the part of a building. For the Microsoft operating system, see Microsoft Windows. For other uses, see Window (disambiguation) and Windows (disambiguation). Pair of windows, Old Ship Church, Hingham, Massachusetts …   Wikipedia

  • Transom (architectural) — In architecture, a transom is the term given to a horizontal glazing bar which is framed across a window, dividing it into stages or heights.Transom is the customary U.S. word for a traditionally fixed window over a door or an operating sash… …   Wikipedia

  • transom — n. 1 a horizontal bar of wood or stone across a window or the top of a door (cf. MULLION). 2 each of several beams fixed across the stern post of a ship. 3 a beam across a saw pit to support a log. 4 a strengthening crossbar. 5 US = transom… …   Useful english dictionary

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