Uk English Meaning of sill

sill

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Definitions and Meaning of sill in English

Wordnet

sill (n)

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

(geology) a flat (usually horizontal) mass of igneous rock between two layers of older sedimentary rock

Webster

sill (n.)

The basis or foundation of a thing; especially, a horizontal piece, as a timber, which forms the lower member of a frame, or supports a structure; as, the sills of a house, of a bridge, of a loom, and the like.

The timber or stone at the foot of a door; the threshold.

The timber or stone on which a window frame stands; or, the lowest piece in a window frame.

The floor of a gallery or passage in a mine.

A piece of timber across the bottom of a canal lock for the gates to shut against.

The shaft or thill of a carriage.

A young herring.

FAQs About the word sill

sill

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure, (geology) a flat (usually horiz

beam,support,timber,pile,post,splint,stake,stick,timber,wood

No antonyms found.

silky-leaved => silky-leaved, silky-leafed => silky-leaved, silky-haired => Silky-haired, silky wisteria => Silky wisteria, silky willow => Silky willow,