Fenestration

Quick meaning: Fenestration is a noun meaning (architecture) The arrangement of windows and similar openings in a building.

Meaning

(architecture) The arrangement of windows and similar openings in a building.

More Meanings

1. (surgery, anatomy) An opening that occurs naturally or is created surgically, as through a biological membrane.
2. (botany) Either a translucent area in a structure such as a leaf or flower petal, or an opening in a structure.
3. (surgery, anatomy) An opening in the surface of an organ etc; the surgical creation of such an opening, especially one in the bony part of the inner ear made to improve hearing.
4. (nautical) The practice of placing holes in the rudder of a ship to reduce the work required to move the rudder while preserving its ability to steer the ship.

Example Sentences

Foliar traits unique to Darlingtonia include the presence of transparent light-transmitting fenestrations, .

The terms ‘nectar window’ and ‘fenestration’ are used interchangeably for enlarged gaps on the adaxial side of the stamen sheath or tube. The fenestrations facilitate access to the nectaries by a pollinator.

Word Forms

• fenestrations

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fenestrule, transfenestration, fenestrum, flanning, frontal, fanlight.

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