window glass

Thân thiện

A worker carefully installs a new pane of window glass.

Definition

Noun: 1. A sheet of glass, typically cut to a specific shape and size, used in the construction of windows or doors. This refers to the transparent material itself, not the entire window unit. It is a type of sheet glass manufactured for glazing purposes.

Usage

• As a material: The term is used to refer to the glass panes that fill window frames.
  • The old house still had its original single-pane window glass.
  • Safety regulations require tempered window glass in certain locations.
• As a countable item: It can refer to individual panes or sheets.
  • We need to order a new piece of window glass to replace the broken one.

Advanced Usage

• In manufacturing and construction contexts: The term specifies the type of glass product, distinguishing it from other forms like mirror glass, tabletop glass, or automotive glass.
  • The factory specializes in producing float glass for window glass applications.

Variants and Related Words

• Pane (of glass): A single sheet of glass in a window or door. Often used interchangeably with "window glass" when referring to a specific piece.
  • A strong wind cracked a pane of window glass.
• Glazing: The act or process of installing glass in windows; also refers to the glass itself once installed.
• Sheet glass: The general category of flat glass from which window glass is cut.

Synonyms

• Pane
• Glazing
• Glass pane

Related Phrases

• Broken window glass: A common phrase describing damage.
  • The storm left broken window glass all over the street.
• Window glass replacement: A standard phrase for the service of fixing a broken window.
  • We called a company for window glass replacement.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pane
• pane of glass