sash

sash (sas̸h)

noun

an ornamental band, ribbon, or scarf worn over the shoulder or around the waist, often formally as a symbol of distinction

Etymology: Ar shāsh, muslin

sash (sas̸h)

noun

a frame holding the glass pane or panes of a window or door, esp. a sliding frame
such frames collectively

Etymology: taken as sing. of earlier shashes < Fr châssis, a frame: see chassis

transitive verb

to furnish with sashes

Converse of object

slide: Windows are either timber sliding sash or casement, usually with heavy surrounds.
wear: North What is the name of the sash worn over a Japanese kimono?

Adjective modifier

12-pane: Windows are 12-pane 2-light side-sliding sashes, apart from that to left-hand bay to ground floor which is sash with glazing bars.
colored: After a colored sash is finished, it is possible to take a weapon grading.
red: She is dressed in a long white dress with a large red sash.
blue: The blue sash which secures the white tunic at the waist, reminds us of the importance of remaining close to Our Blessed Lady.
light: Upper windows are 16 light sashes to first floor.
white: CAFOD asks every Parish to send a white sash for a demonstrator to wear to show solidarity for the cause.

Modifies a noun

window: A sash window with shutters looks out to the front.
cramp: Continue soir, and have it glued before bedtime ( need more and bigger sash cramps ).
renovation: Expertise in timber sash window renovation, delivered through a network of regional offices.
cord: You now need to Gently lever out any nails holding the broken sash cords to the window frame.
lock: Manufacturers of hand made brass mortice, rim, case and sash locks, and all types of brass locks for ships ' use.
timber: Single-glazed sash timber window to front elevation with feature paneling and window set.

Noun used with modifier

side-sliding: Windows are 12-pane 2-light side-sliding sashes, apart from that to left-hand bay to ground floor which is sash with glazing bars.
waist: Fancy Dress Adult Angel Costume Costume consists of long dress and waist sash.
timber: For example, the timber sash windows had been replaced with single glazed aluminum windows in the 1970s.
silk: A brilliant red silk sash was given to me by the shopkeeper as a present.
opening: Each panel has an opening sash window to provide adequate ventilation.
glass: BATHROOM A good sized family bathroom having frosted glass sash window to the rear.

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