top light

See also: toplight and top-light

English

Etymology

top +‎ light

Noun

top light (plural top lights)

  1. The upper (and usually smaller) part (casement) of a window, often hinged a the top[1]
  2. Any glazing above a main window, partition or door[1]
  3. A skylight
  4. Toplighting: light from above
  1. (upper part of a window): fanlight
  2. (glazing above ...):
  3. (skylight): roof lantern, cupola

Translations

References
  1. Nikolas Davies, Erkki Jokiniemi: Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction, p. 388
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