windowsills

Meanings

• noun

  The part of a window where it rests against the wall or other supporting structure.

  - "The windowsills in my house need to be cleaned regularly."
  - "I sat on the windowsill and watched the rain."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with windowsills
chills , hills , pills

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Variants

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windowsill , windowsills

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Etymology

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From Old English 'windfesel' meaning wind fastener or wind shelter.

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Trivia

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1. Windowsills are often made of wood, but can also be made of metal, stone, or plastic.

2. The first windowsills were likely made of mud or clay to keep out drafts and keep the interior of buildings warm.

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Related Concepts

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1. window: A transparent opening in a wall or roof, fitted with glass or other transparent material, and used for admitting light or air or both.

2. sill: A flat piece of material forming the lower part of a door, window, or other opening, or the lower edge of a step or ramp.

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Culture

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Windowsills are a common feature in architecture and literature. In literature, windowsills are often used as a setting for characters to observe their surroundings or contemplate their thoughts.

How to Memorize "windowsills"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a window with a sill, where you can sit and look outside. Visualize the texture and shape of the windowsill.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'windowsills' with the idea of a window and a place to sit. Imagine the sensation of sitting on a windowsill and feeling the cool glass against your skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym WISP (Windows Illuminated by Sunlight and Perspective) to remember the definition of windowsills.

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