- pronunciation:
- wIn
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- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an opening in a wall or vehicle that lets in air and light. The opening is usually covered by clear glass.
Please close the window so the rain won't get in.
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| definition 2: |
a box that appears on a computer screen. Each program opens in its own window.
There are two windows open on my computer: one for the word processor and one for the Internet. |
| derivation: |
windowless (adj.) |
Window comes from early Scandinavian words that mean "an eye for the wind."