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Mullion
In architecture a mullion (munton, munnion, monyal, moynal, moynicle, moynel, monion) is the division between the lights of windows, screens, etc, in Gothic architecture. The styles, or upright divisions, in wainscoting are also sometimes called by the same name.
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Mullion
Vertical division of windows.
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mullion
The vertical element that separates the lancets of a window.
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[n] - a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
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Mullion
vertical division of a window
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one of the vertical posts that divides a window into 'lights'
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Mullion
A mechanism that enables more than one locking point to engage when a single handle is operated
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Mullion
Vertical bar dividing lights of a window
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In architecture, a vertical post or shaft dividing the general aperture of a window into secondary openings, which are again frequently subdivided horizontally by similar shafts crossing the...
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Mullion
Upright post in window
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Mullion
Vertical member between a window lintel and a window sill. Usually of stone or precast reinforced concrete.
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Mullion
The vertical sections of material that divide a window frame into smaller lights.
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Mullion
The vertical sections of material that divide a window frame into smaller lights.
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Mullion
A vertical bar or divider in the frame between windows, doors, or other openings that supports and holds such items as panels, glass, sash, or sections of a curtain wall.
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Mullion
In a masonry-framed window, a horizontal stone glazing bar. Also used for vertical stones.
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Mullion
The upright in a window; divides the window into a number of lights.
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Mullion
Mul'lion noun [ A corruption of munnion , French moignon stump of an amputated limb, stump, Old French moing mutilated; confer Armor. moñ , mouñ , mank , monk , and also Latin mancus
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Mul'lion transitive verb To furnish with mullions; to divide by mullions.
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A slender bar or pier which forms the division between the lights of windows, screens, etc. ... An upright member of a framing. See Stile. ... Origin: A corruption of munnion, F. Moignon stump of an amputated limb, stump, OF. Moing mutilated; cf. Armor. Mon, moun, mank, monk, and also L. Mancus maim...
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noun a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
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• (v. t.) To furnish with mullions; to divide by mullions. • (n.) An upright member of a framing. See Stile. • (n.) A slender bar or pier which forms the division between the lights of windows, screens, etc.
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(from the article `building construction`) ...over molten tin and both sides were fire finished, avoiding all polishing and grinding; this became the standard method of production. Pilkington ... ...weatherproofing. Curtain walls are of several types; the most common is one supported by a metal (typ...
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Mullion
A mullion is a vertical structural element which divides adjacent window units. The primary purpose of the mullion is as a structural support to an arch or lintel above the window opening. Its secondary purpose may be as a rigid support to the glazing of the window. When used to support glazing, th...
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Mullion
vertical bar of wood, metal or stone which divides a window into two or more parts.
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Mullion
a particular type of reworked boudin (term likely derived from an architectural structure with the same name).
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