Meaning & Definition of word "Sill"
Sill
/sɪl/
noun:
- 1. A horizontal piece of timber, stone, or other material at the bottom of a window or door frame.
- Example: She placed the flowerpot on the windowsill to get more sunlight.
- 2. The bottom part or ledge of a window.
- Example: He leaned out of the window and rested his arms on the sill.
- 3. A threshold or barrier, as in a doorway.
- Example: The child jumped over the sill and ran into the garden.
Etymology
●Middle English: from Old Norse 'sill' meaning 'plank, timber'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
window sill:
The ledge beneath a window, typically for decoration or holding plants.
sill level:
Refers to the height of the sill, often used in construction and design.
Related Words
threshold:
The bottom part of a doorway; also, the entrance to a place.
lintel:
A horizontal support across the top of a door or window.
Slang Meanings of sill
Meaning: A person who is overly cautious or timid.
● Example Sentence: Don’t be such a sill—go talk to her!
Meaning: To act in a silly or foolish manner.
● Example Sentence: Stop being a sill and get serious!