Antonyms for sill

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

Synonyms for sill

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