Casement
(noun)
A window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges, and opens outward by turning a handle or by using a crank mechanism.
Origin:
The word casement is derived from the latin word "casus" meaning a falling and "mentum" meaning a projecting structure, which refers to the construction of the window.
Examples:
- The house had several casement windows which let in a lot of light.
- The old castle had casement windows that were narrow and arched.
- Casement windows are known for their excellent energy efficiency.
- The casement window in the living room was wide open, letting in the fresh air.
- The new casement windows were designed to be easy to open and close.