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Grammar : Noun
Spell : sil
Phonetic Transcription : sɪl



Definition of sill

Origin :
  • Old English syll "beam, threshold, large timber serving as a foundation of a wall," from Proto-Germanic *suljo (cf. Old Norse svill, Swedish syll, Danish syld "framework of a building," Middle Low German sull, Old High German swelli, German Schwelle "sill"), perhaps from PIE root *swel- (3) "post, board" (cf. Greek selma "beam"). Meaning "lower horizontal part of a window opening" is recorded from early 15c.
  • As in ledge : noun shelf
  • As in projection : noun bulge, overhang
  • As in beam : noun length of material used as support
  • As in threshold : noun opening; beginning
  • As in rafter : noun beam
Example sentences :
  • "You let me step in," answered Mattie, a determined foot on the sill.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • Presently the rod must have tapped the sill, with such a start did she face about.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • In a moment he had slipped over the sill and stood upon the porch.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • She put her elbows on the sill of the window and rested her face in her hands.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • I'll get on the sill and see what I can do through the top o' the window.
  • Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy
  • He mechanically stretched out a hand and felt along the sill.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • He landed on his back upon the nets, sill and a foot of boarding in his hands.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Brandt and I stepped forward over the sill—and drew up short.
  • Extract from : « The Long Voyage » by Carl Richard Jacobi
  • He would get up early in the morning, and reached the sill of the door with the sun.
  • Extract from : « The Trimming of Goosie » by James Hopper
  • Then, after a moment, the plant jumped to the sill of the window, from there to the seat of a chair.
  • Extract from : « Such Blooming Talk » by L. Major Reynolds

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