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Sill - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A sill is the horizontal base or ledge at the bottom of a window or door frame. It provides structural support and helps prevent water from entering a building.

sill

/sɪl/ /sɪl/

Definition:

A horizontal base or support, especially at the bottom of a window or door frame.

Synonyms:

ledge, threshold, base, windowsill

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

top, peak

Common Collocations:

window sill, door sill, stone sill, wooden sill

Derivatives:

silled, silliness (unrelated meaning)

Usage Tips:

Use "sill" to refer to the flat part beneath a window or door opening.

Common Phrases:

window sill, door sill, on the sill

Etymology:

Old English *syll*, meaning "beam" or "threshold," related to German *Schwelle*.

Examples:

  • 1. The cat sat on the windowsill and watched birds outside.
  • 2. She placed a vase of flowers on the wooden sill.
  • 3. Rain dripped from the roof onto the stone sill below.
  • 4. He leaned against the door sill while waiting for his friend.

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