fanlight
Collocations
4ADJ.
above, murky, over
VERB + FANLIGHT
saw, side, streamed
FANLIGHT + NOUN
abacus, door
PREP.
in, through
Definitions
noun
A semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom.
One house, however, second from the corner, was still occupied entire; and at the door of this, which wore a great air of wealth and comfort, though it was now plunged in darkness except for the fan-light, Mr. Utterson stopped and knocked. A well-dressed, elderly servant opened the door.
Limpet was out, but with a deal of struggling he managed to screw himself through the fanlight, removing in that process the dust of many ages.
An electric fan, usually a ceiling fan, that is also a light fixture.
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5One house, however, second from the corner, was still occupied entire; and at the door of this, which wore a great air of wealth and comfort, though it was now plunged in darkness except for the fan-l
WiktionaryLimpet was out, but with a deal of struggling he managed to screw himself through the fanlight, removing in that process the dust of many ages.
WiktionaryFlutings also adorn the short architraves each side of the fanlight, and the abacus of the pilaster columns which is carried across a supplementary lintel in front of the lintel proper, the latter bei
WiktionaryHolmes’ cold, thin fingers closed round my wrist and led me forwards down a long hall, until I dimly saw the murky fanlight over the door.
Tatoeba · #7453188The sunlight streamed through the fanlight above the door.
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