window sash
[/ˈwɪndoʊ sæʃ/]
nounpl: window sashes
folha de janela / caixilho de janela
1. The movable frame that holds the glass panes in a window, which can slide up and down or move side to side
The window sash got stuck and I had to force it open.
A folha da janela travou e eu tive que forçá-la para abrir.
2. In a double-hung window, either the upper or lower movable frame that contains the glass
I replaced the broken glass in the upper window sash.
Eu troquei o vidro quebrado na folha superior da janela.
3. The frame itself, including the muntins (dividing bars) and glazing bars that hold individual panes
The wooden window sash needs refinishing.
O caixilho de madeira da janela precisa ser renovado.
Window sashes are particularly common in North American and British architecture, especially in older colonial and Victorian homes. In Brazil, this architectural feature is less common in traditional residential construction, where fixed windows or casement windows (janelas basculantes) are more prevalent. However, the term is used in architectural and construction contexts when discussing restoration or imported window designs.
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