Casement window

Casement windows have hinges on one side of the sash and swing outward when you turn a lever or crank. Because the entire window swings out, these windows provide full ventilation ...

casement window

Construction; General

A window with hinges on one of the vertical sides and swings open like a normal door

casement window

Construction; Design; Architecture

A window that opens by swinging inward or outward much like a door. Casement windows are usually vertical in shape but are often grouped in bands.

casement window

Design; Interior design

A tall, narrow window that opens by swinging outward from the side.

truss

Design; Interior design

An assembly of members combined to form a rigid framework, interconnected to form triangles.

tuscan

Design; Interior design

A plain and unfluted column, the Tuscan is the simplest of the architectural orders.

varnish

Design; Interior design

A coating that lacks pigment, offering a transparent finish for a wood surface.

veneer

Design; Interior design

Decorative or prized wood cut very thin and applied to an inferior wood.

vitreous

Design; Interior design

Clay fired to maturity, so that it is hard, dense, and nonabsorbent.

wainscoting

Design; Interior design

Wood panels or boards that cover the lower portion of a wall, often capped with molding.

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Shiwen Ye

Shiwen Ye (born March 1, 1996) is the world record holder for the Women's 400m Individual Medley. At the age of 16, she is the youngest to win two ...