noun
- plural of sill; horizontal pieces of wood, stone, or metal that form the bottom of a window or door frame
- plural of sill; horizontal structural members at the base of a building frame
Usage: construction
Examples
- The painter carefully cleaned all the window sills before applying fresh paint.
- She placed potted herbs on the kitchen window sills to catch the morning sun.
- The old house had cracked wooden sills that needed replacement.
- Rain water collected on the sills during the storm.
- The contractor inspected the foundation sills for any signs of rot.
- Decorative stone sills added elegance to the building’s facade.