Casement Definition
kāsmənt
casements
noun
A window frame that opens on hinges along the side: a casement window often has two such frames, opening like French doors.
Webster's New World
A window with such sashes.
American Heritage
A casing; covering.
Webster's New World
(military) A casemate.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- window-frame
- picture window
- bay-window
- sash
- hinged pane
- movable pane
- oriel
- single-hung pane
- casement-window
Other Word Forms of Casement
Noun
Singular:
casement
Plural:
casementsOrigin of Casement
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Middle English a hollow molding possibly from Middle English case chest, frame case2
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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