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fenestration.

The arrangement of windows and similar openings in a building.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The arrangement of windows and similar openings in a building.

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  2. An opening in the surface of an organ etc; the surgical creation of such an opening, especially one in the bony part of the inner ear made to improve hearing.

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  3. An opening that occurs naturally or is created surgically, as through a biological membrane.

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  4. Either a translucent area in a structure such as a leaf or flower petal, or an opening in a structure.

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  5. The practice of placing holes in the rudder of a ship to reduce the work required to move the rudder while preserving its ability to steer the ship.

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Where this word comes from

Latin fenestratio

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