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单词 muntin
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Definition of muntin in English:

muntin

noun ˈmʌntɪnˈmənt(ə)n
US
  • A bar or rigid supporting strip between adjacent panes of glass; a glazing bar.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Glass doors on adjacent cabinets feature a muntin grid similar to those on the window sashes.
    • The putty at the front is then reinstalled and trimmed to match the top of the muntins inside.
    • As a result, the sash bars or muntins were reduced to around 3/4 inch in width and at the same time made deeper, so as not to sacrifice strength.
    • The muntins are sandwiched between the double glazing so that the windows collect less dust and are easier to clean.
    • Through much of the eighteenth century, muntins, the thin bars that divide panes of glass in a window sash, were relatively shallow in proportion to their depth.
    • Bookcase doors could be paneled or have glass panes set between muntins.
    • Many new windows can be pivoted to allow cleaning from the inside; snap-out muntin bars reduce the time required for cleaning.
    • We're assuming that your sash, stops, lites and muntins have seen better days.
    • The front door is surmounted by an elliptical recessed arch in which a glass with five vertical muntins has replaced the original wooden fan.
    • The window frames and muntins had been replaced, so we had no early paint history.
    • For some reason, people who wouldn't dream of ripping the wood windows out of a Victorian house think nothing of scrapping their postwar home's aluminum windows and substituting clunky white vinyl ones with fake muntins.
    • Despite the thickness of the walls, the house has an open and airy feeling, due in no small part to the tall, aluminum-framed windows and French doors, with delicate horizontal muntins.

Derivatives

  • muntined

  • adjective
    US
    • Gables, rafter tails, three sturdy pillars and muntined windows all combine to give this home the warm feeling of the American Arts and Crafts movement.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • A two-tiered, pedimented veranda on the center front features a plain balustrade and four wooden pillars on both levels with a diamond muntined window in the pediment.
      • The muntined windows and doors also suit the new cottagey exterior.
      • The architectural features of the new office buildings are drawn from the historic manor house, including muntined windows, stucco and other period details.
      • The original Greek Revival appearance is retained in general by the muntined window sash, regular fenestration, and rusticated brownstone basement.

Origin

Early 17th century: variant of obsolete montant (from French, literally 'rising').

 
 

Definition of muntin in US English:

muntin

nounˈmənt(ə)n
US
  • A bar or rigid supporting strip between adjacent panes of glass.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The front door is surmounted by an elliptical recessed arch in which a glass with five vertical muntins has replaced the original wooden fan.
    • Through much of the eighteenth century, muntins, the thin bars that divide panes of glass in a window sash, were relatively shallow in proportion to their depth.
    • Bookcase doors could be paneled or have glass panes set between muntins.
    • For some reason, people who wouldn't dream of ripping the wood windows out of a Victorian house think nothing of scrapping their postwar home's aluminum windows and substituting clunky white vinyl ones with fake muntins.
    • We're assuming that your sash, stops, lites and muntins have seen better days.
    • As a result, the sash bars or muntins were reduced to around 3/4 inch in width and at the same time made deeper, so as not to sacrifice strength.
    • The putty at the front is then reinstalled and trimmed to match the top of the muntins inside.
    • The window frames and muntins had been replaced, so we had no early paint history.
    • Despite the thickness of the walls, the house has an open and airy feeling, due in no small part to the tall, aluminum-framed windows and French doors, with delicate horizontal muntins.
    • Glass doors on adjacent cabinets feature a muntin grid similar to those on the window sashes.
    • The muntins are sandwiched between the double glazing so that the windows collect less dust and are easier to clean.
    • Many new windows can be pivoted to allow cleaning from the inside; snap-out muntin bars reduce the time required for cleaning.

Origin

Early 17th century: variant of obsolete montant (from French, literally ‘rising’).

 
 
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