fenestration

[fen-uh-strey-shuhn] / ˌfɛn əˈstreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

window

Synonyms

STRONG

aperture casement dormer fanlight fenestella fenestra jalousie lancet lunette oriel porthole skylight

WEAK

bay window lucarne lunette window picture window rose window

Example Sentences

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The platform also triggered the development of endothelial fenestrations in the growing tissue, which are holes that allow for the passage of fluid between the cellular layers.

From Science Daily

The fenestration on the leaves is beautiful; I just love that plant.

From Los Angeles Times

The fenestration on the leaves are beautiful; I just love that plant.

From Los Angeles Times

“No amount of brick veneer, columns or pilasters, and fenestration pattern will replace the real thing.”

From Seattle Times

The last TM encloses a hydrophobic pore, followed by three intracellular fenestration sites and side portals comprising pore-property-determining residues.

From Nature