What does fanlight mean?
Definitions for fanlight
ˈfænˌlaɪtfan·light
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Princeton's WordNet
transom, transom window, fanlightnoun
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
skylight, fanlightnoun
a window in a roof to admit daylight
fanlightnoun
a semicircular window over a door or window; usually has sash bars like the ribs of a fan
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fanlightnoun
a semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom
Etymology: From fan + light
Wikipedia
Fanlight
A fanlight is a form of lunette window, often semicircular or semi-elliptical in shape, with glazing bars or tracery sets radiating out like an open fan. It is placed over another window or a doorway, and is sometimes hinged to a transom. The bars in the fixed glazed window spread out in the manner of a sunburst. It is also called a "sunburst light".
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fanlight
A fanlight is a window, often semicircular or semi-elliptical in shape, with glazing bars or tracery sets radiating out like an open fan. It is placed over another window or a doorway, and is sometimes hinged to a transom. It is also used decoratively in arch or vault construction, particularly during the Neoclassical architectural period.
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Fanlight
A fanlight is a window, semicircular or semi-elliptical in shape, with glazing bars or tracery sets radiating out like an open fan. It is placed over another window or a doorway, and is sometimes hinged to a transom. The bars in the fixed glazed window spread out in the manner a sunburst. It is also called a "sunburst light". ⁕ Semi-circular fanlight windows with brick divides, People's State Bank ⁕ Main door and fanlight, Joseph Priestley House in Northumberland, Pennsylvania ⁕Germany ⁕ City gate Milan, Italy ⁕Door, Jersey ⁕ Palácio Nacional da Pena, Sintra, Portugal ⁕ Bilbao Airport windows ⁕ Hotel, Ariah Park, New South Wales
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fanlight in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fanlight in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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