sash

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. the frame that holds the glass in a window, especially one that slides up and down.

n. the framework, either fixed or movable, in which the panes of a window are set.

“He had to paint the wooden sash before putting the glass back in.”

“The historic building featured original timber sashes that required specialized restoration to ensure they would slide smoothly without sticking.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a sliding glass door on a lab hood that protects people from chemicals.

n. a transparent, movable barrier on a laboratory fume hood designed to protect the user from hazardous fumes or splashes.

“Always keep the fume hood sash at the correct height while doing your experiment.”

“Safety protocols dictate that the sash must be lowered to the marked level to maintain proper airflow and containment within the hood.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a bar on a computer screen that you can drag to change the size of two windows.

n. a draggable graphical element used to adjust the relative dimensions of adjacent panes within a windowing system.

“Drag the vertical sash to the left to see more of the file list.”

“The user interface allows for flexible layouts by providing sashes between the code editor and the console output.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary

v. to put a sash on someone or something.

v. to adorn or furnish with a sash.

“The graduates were sashed by the dean during the ceremony.”

“The interior designer decided to sash the heavy velvet curtains with gold braided rope to match the room's ornate theme.”