transomnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈtræn.səm/us/ˈtræn.səm/specialized architecture a horizontal bar of stone or wood across a window, or separating the top of a window or door from a small window above
US also transom window, UK fanlight a small window over the top of a door
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Parts of buildings: windows & parts of windows
- architrave
- bay window
- bow window
- casement
- dormer
- glass sth in/over
- glaze
- glazing
- lattice window
- leaded window
- pane
- picture window
- rose window
- sash
- sash window
- storm door/window
- triple glazing
- window ledge
- windowpane
- windowsill
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