Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lugsill

/ˈlʌɡˌsɪl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lugsill
IPA: /ˈlʌɡˌsɪl/

8

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A window sill that extends beyond the width of the window opening, with its ends built into the wall at the jambs.

Example Sentences

"On all sides of the exterior, lintels of ashlar form belt courses, while lugsills combine to produce string courses."

Etymology

From lug + sill.

Inflected Forms

lugsills (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce lugsill?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlʌɡˌsɪl/.
What does lugsill mean?: A window sill that extends beyond the width of the window opening, with its ends built into the wall at the jambs.
Where does lugsill come from?: From lug + sill.

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