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fanlight Definition

fan·light (fanlīt′)

noun

a semicircular window, often with sash bars in a fanlike arrangement, over a door or larger window
fanlight Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • surmount: The part-glazed door is surmounted by a 4-pane fanlight.

Converse of object

  • have: The six paneled door has a radial fanlight around which is a scalloped molded pattern within the pediment.
  • open: By opening a fanlight does not loose heat in most cases but actually circulates the heating around the rooms more efficiently.

Adjective modifier

  • arched: High wall sealed unit double-glazed timber window with arched fanlight to half landing.
  • top: HALF LANDING With full wall sealed unit double-glazed multi-pane window with top fanlight.
  • semi-circular: Over the front door is a semi-circular fanlight surrounded by a projecting hood mold with decoration.

Modifies a noun

  • window: Do not leave fanlight windows open at the back of the house.
  • lock: Use a fanlight lock to secure the fanlight window.

Noun used with modifier

  • bathroom: Small Windows: Even small windows like casement windows, skylights or bathroom fanlights need locks.

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