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casement Definition

case·ment (kās′mənt)

noun

  1. a window frame that opens on hinges along the side: a casement window often has two such frames, opening like French doors
  2. a casing; covering

Etymology: ME aphetic for OFr dial *encassement (OFr enchassement) < en-, en- + casse, case + -ment, -ment

casement Related Forms

case′·mented adjective

Casement Definition

Case·ment (kās′mənt)

Casement, Sir Roger David 1864-1916; Ir. nationalist: hanged by the British as a traitor in WWI

casement Synonyms

casement

n.

casement window, movable pane, single-hung pane, hinged pane, bay window, picture window, oriel, window frame, sash; see also frame 2, window 1.

casement Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • open: Over each a center opening 3 light casement with top lights.
  • have: The wing to left has two 2 light leaded casements both floors.
  • hang: A top hung outward opening casement offers a medium cost window option with reduced ventilation control.
  • renew: The window above it, and those in the left hand bay, are renewed casements.

Adjective modifier

  • leaded: The wing to left has two 2 light leaded casements both floors.
  • hung: The three first floor windows are modern insertions into frames that earlier held pairs of side hung casements.
  • renewed: Two stories of three renewed leaded light casements of 3 lights.
  • light: Above right a 2 light casement in small roof gable in 1939.
  • open: Josepha seated herself by the open casement, and for the first time gazed on the miniature she wore.

Modifies a noun

  • window: A double row of casement windows lit the interior, which had a gallery at either end.
  • door: Glazed door to: REAR HALL Wooden floor, glazed casement doors to paved terrace.
  • lock: Most casement locks are screwed to the window rather than the frame - a weaker system.

Noun used with modifier

  • timber: A detached stone built potting shed with a stone slate roof and timber casement window.
  • opening: On 2nd floor a 3 light center opening casement either side a 2 light casement.
  • light: Above, a 3 light casement either side of a single light.
  • metal: The south elevation includes a row of six large metal casement windows.
  • iron: Another rare feature are the iron casements windows which were introduced in houses from the 16th century onwards.
  • window: Winds can drive rain around window casements, causing them to rot.

Preposition: in

gable: Above right a 2 light casement in small roof gable in 1939.

Preposition: with

light: Here a 5 light casement with top lights under a rounded arch.