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- [keys-muh nt]
- /ˈkeɪs mənt/
- /ˈkeɪsmənt/
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- [keys-muh nt]
- /ˈkeɪs mənt/
Definitions of casement word
- countable noun casement A casement or a casement window is a window that opens by means of hinges, usually at the side. 3
- noun casement a window frame that is hinged on one side 3
- noun casement a window containing frames hinged at the side or at the top or bottom 3
- noun casement Sir Roger (David). 1864–1916, British diplomat and Irish nationalist: hanged by the British for treason in attempting to gain German support for Irish independence 3
- noun casement Sir Roger David1864-1916; Ir. nationalist: hanged by the British as a traitor in WWI 3
- noun casement a window frame that opens on hinges along the side: a casement window often has two such frames, opening like French doors 3
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Origin of casement
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English. See case2, -ment
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Parts of speech for Casement
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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casement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
casement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for casement
noun casement
- cincture — something that encircles or surrounds, esp a belt, girdle, or border
- corset — A corset is a stiff piece of underwear worn by some women, especially in the past. It fits tightly around their hips and waist and makes them thinner around the waist when they wear it.
- girdle — a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.
- frame — a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
- ribbon — a woven strip or band of fine material, as silk or rayon, varying in width and finished off at the edges, used for ornament, tying, etc.
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