storm window

A secondary window attached over the usual window to protect against the wind and cold.

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storm window

1. (Building) an additional window fitted to the outside of an ordinary window to provide insulation against wind, cold, rain, etc

2. (Architecture) a type of dormer window

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storm′ win′dow

a supplementary window sash for protecting a window against bad weather. Also called storm′ sash`.

[1885–90]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

storm window - a window outside an ordinary window to protect against severe weather or winter

storm sash

window - a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

Translations

storm window

n → controfinestra

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