window-pane

A child presses their nose against the cold window-pane.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A pane of glass in a window: "window-pane" refers to a single sheet of glass set into the frame of a window, forming part of the window's structure.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The window-pane was cracked after the storm. (A single sheet of glass in the window was damaged.)
  • He cleaned each window-pane carefully with a cloth. (He wiped every individual glass section of the window.)

Advanced Usage

• "to break a window-pane": to cause damage to a glass sheet in a window.

  • The child accidentally broke a window-pane while playing ball. (The ball shattered one glass section of the window.)

• "a frosty window-pane": a window glass covered with frost or ice crystals.

  • The frosty window-pane obscured the view of the garden. (The ice on the glass made it hard to see outside.)

Variants and Related Words

• Window (n): a framed opening in a wall or door that admits light and air, typically containing glass panes.

  • She opened the window to let in fresh air. (The entire framed opening, not just the glass.)

• Pane (n): a single sheet of glass in a window or door.

  • The pane of glass was replaced after the accident. (A single sheet, synonymous with "window-pane" in this context.)

Synonyms

• Glass pane: a thin sheet of glass used in windows.
• Window glass: the glass material used in windows.

Related Idioms

• "to look through a window-pane": a literal phrase meaning to observe through the glass of a window.
  • He looked through the window-pane to see if anyone was home. (He peered through the glass to check inside.)

Note: The word "window-pane" is typically used as a hyphenated compound noun in standard English, referring specifically to the glass component of a window. It is distinct from "window" (the entire frame and glass assembly) and "pane" (which can refer to glass in other contexts, like a door pane).