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sill

[sil] / sɪl /






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"I looked out the window and the water was lapping at the bottom of the window sill," he recalled.

From BBC

The Red Sea was initially connected from the north to the Mediterranean through a shallow sill.

From Science Daily

Often it seems, this cosy spot would appear to be a window sill, as ladybirds can easily squeeze through the small gaps around loose fitting windows.

From BBC

Political analysts cautioned that the race is sill wide open, with one expert declining to speculate during the “embryonic” stages as the field takes shape.

From Los Angeles Times

This rigid material must be custom cut and fit tight between the floor joists, subfloor and sill plate.

From Seattle Times