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casement window

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casement window [′kās·mənt ′win·dō]
(building construction)
A window hinged on the side that opens to the outside.

casement window
casement window
A window having at least one casement, 1; may be used in any combination with fixed lights.


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The new range of finishes makes it even more difficult to differentiate between original, wooden, vertical sliding sash or casement windows and those made from modern materials.
Intruder climbed through unlocked back casement window into kitchen and stole electrical items and jewellery.
Moreover, advances in technology have freed manufacturers to increase the size of their casement windows while maintaining energy-efficient qualities, thus allowing home designs that take advantage of "daylighting," or natural lighting, so homeowners do not need to turn on their electric lights as often, explains Brett Boyum, director of marketing for Marvin Windows and Doors.
 
 
 
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