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fenestra — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • inlet noun A narrow strip of water leading from a larger body of water into the land.
  • window noun An opening in a wall, usually fitted with glass, that lets in light and air.

Senses

fenestra is used for these senses in English:

  • inlet A body of water let into a coast, such as a bay, cove, fjord or estuary.
  • window An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
  • window (graphical user interface) A rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing some kind of user interface, displaying output and allowing input, often for a single task in a multitasking system.

inlet — full definition

  1. noun A narrow strip of water leading from a larger body of water into the land.
  2. noun An opening that lets a substance or fluid enter something.

window — full definition

  1. noun An opening in a wall, usually fitted with glass, that lets in light and air.
  2. noun A limited period during which something is possible or available.
  3. noun A rectangular area on a computer screen displaying an app or task.

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