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n.
Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple.
a.
Fitted with lead; set in lead; as, leaded windows.
n.
The arrangement and proportioning of windows; -- used by modern writers for the decorating of an architectural composition by means of the window (and door) openings, their ornaments, and proportions.
a.
Having windows or openings.
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A slender bar or pier which forms the division between the lights of windows, screens, etc.
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Characterized by waving or flamelike curves, as in the tracery of windows, etc.; -- said of the later (15th century) French Gothic style.
v. i.
To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors.
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The gallery or open space between the vaulting and the roof of the aisles of a church, often forming a rich arcade in the interior of the church, above the nave arches and below the clearstory windows.
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Furnished with a grate or grating; as, grated windows.
v. t.
One of the night brawlers of London formerly noted for breaking windows with half-pence.
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A slender rod of cast lead, with or without grooves, used, in casements and stained-glass windows, to hold together the panes or pieces of glass.
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A kind of marble or alabaster, sometimes used for windows on account of its transparency.
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A structure or frame containing parallel or crosed bars, with interstices; a kind of latticework, such as is used ia the windows of prisons and cloisters.
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Provided with thorough lights or windows at opposite sides, as a room or building.
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Music sung or performed in the open air at nights; -- usually applied to musical entertainments given in the open air at night, especially by gentlemen, in a spirit of gallantry, under the windows of ladies.
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A small room from which the magazine of a naval vessel is lighted, being separated from the magazine by heavy glass windows.
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Of or pertaining to a style of architecture with pointed arches, steep roofs, windows large in proportion to the wall spaces, and, generally, great height in proportion to the other dimensions -- prevalent in Western Europe from about 1200 to 1475 a. d. See Illust. of Abacus, and Capital.
n.
The space between the cusps in Gothic architecture; a rounded or leaflike ornament, in windows, niches, etc. A group of foils is called trefoil, quatrefoil, quinquefoil, etc., according to the number of arcs of which it is composed.
n.
A summer or girder extending across a building flush with, and supporting, the upper part of a front or external wall; a long lintel; a girder; -- used principally above shop windows.
v. t.
To furnish with windows.
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