windowframe

Glass's wooden surround

The windowframe is the rigid structure surrounding a window, into which the glass panes or sashes are set.

It anchors the window to the wall and provides the track for opening and closing.

Also spelled as two words: window frame.

components

sill

Window's bottom ledge

transom · sash · casement · pane · glazing · rail · stiles · head · apron · stops

styles

dormer

Projecting rooftop window structure

  • bayPartially enclosed water
  • clerestoryElevated fenestrated church wall
  • awningMounted overhead shelter

louvered · leaded · casement · sash · oriel · lancet · rose · picture · skylight · fanlight

view

vista

Pleasing distant scene

landscape · horizon · glimpse · prospect · perspective · sight · overlook · expanse · tableau · streetscape

trim

molding

Decorative architectural edging

bead · stop · rebate · rabbet · linings · miter · fillet · chamfer · dado · surround

Opposites
window component contrast

windowframewindowpane

Sheet of glass

glass · glazing · window glass · pane · infill

architectural opening vs. closure

windowframeblank wall

masonry · brickwork

Family

window, frame, windows, frames, framed, framing, framer, framework, reframe

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G